Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has completed a move to Crystal Palace for a fee of approximately £30 million.
The 25-year-old has committed to a five-year contract with the Eagles.
Nketiah, who was born in South London, becomes the club’s fifth signing of the summer transfer window, following the deadline-day acquisition of French defender Maxence Lacroix, who joined for £18 million.
“It’s amazing to sign for Crystal Palace – I’m excited to get going,” said Nketiah. “Every time I come back to South London, it always puts a smile on my face, so it’s good to be back home.”
Palace chairman Steve Parish added: “It’s brilliant to welcome Eddie, a senior England international, back to South London. We are delighted he has signed for Crystal Palace. I am confident that his energy, talent and hunger to succeed will endear him to his new team-mates and supporters alike.”
Nketiah moved to Arsenal aged 14 from Chelsea’s youth set-up and went on to score 38 goals in 168 games for the Gunners.
Goalkeeper Turner joins Palace
Crystal Palace also finalized the signing of goalkeeper Matt Turner from Nottingham Forest just before the transfer deadline.
The 30-year-old former Arsenal goalkeeper has joined Palace on a season-long loan.
Turner, who is an international for the USA, moved to Forest from Arsenal last summer and made 21 appearances for the club.
“I’m really excited to be here and I’m ready to get to work,” said Turner.
“I’ve heard a lot about [goalkeeping coach] Dean Kiely from Wayne Hennessey, and obviously Dean [Henderson] and Remi [Matthews] have got a lot of experience, so it’ll be great to get to know them, learn how they work, support them in whatever ways I can, but also push them to be the best versions of themselves.”
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