Crystal Palace strike €20 million for Bayern Munich starlet

Crystal Palace club in the English Premier League concluded, on Friday, a deal for a new addition to the team of Patrick Vieira.

Is the player preparing to transfer his talents to Selhurst Park with the aim of launching the new campaign? Chris Richards.

The past week, of course, has seen associations between defender Richards and the Eagles. It comes after powers based in south London designated the 22-year-old as the perfect addition to the club’s central defensive ranks.

Talks about this move, in turn, have long been going on, with a positive end result widely expected.

As noted above, this was confirmed on Friday evening.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Palace has completed the signing of Richards, with the eight-time USA international having already undergone his medical treatment with the club.

So an official announcement regarding the transfer is expected sometime during the upcoming weekend.

Crystal Palace has now signed and completed the Chris Richards deal. Medical examinations were also carried out, only a matter of time to announce the agreement – the fee could reach 20 million euros with extras. 🚨🔵🔴 # CPFC

Bayern, is now working to finalize the Matisse Tal deal with Rennes. pic.twitter.com/3mJlZ4ytt8

– Fabrizio Romano July 22 2022

Richards’ arrival will mark Patrick Vieira’s fourth addition to this point in what has proven to be an absolutely fruitful summer for the Selhurst Park transfer team.

It comes after the Eagles have already struck deals for midfielder Chuck Doukuri, Sam Johnston and Derby County goalkeeper Malcolm Ebiwe.

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