English striker Eddie Nketiah has revealed his anticipation after completing a transfer to Crystal Palace from Arsenal.
The 24-year-old, who has Ghanaian roots, has signed a five-year deal with the South London club, returning to his hometown.
Nketiah’s move to Crystal Palace marks the club’s fifth signing of the summer transfer window, following the arrivals of Chadi Riad, Daichi Kamada, Ismaïla Sarr, and Maxence Lacroix.
The South London-born player expressed his enthusiasm about joining his hometown club, stating, “It’s amazing to sign for Crystal Palace – I’m excited to get going. Every time I come back to South London, it always puts a smile on my face, so it’s good to be back home.”
Nketiah’s goal-scoring ability and experience will be a valuable asset to Crystal Palace. He has scored 38 goals in 168 games for Arsenal during his time at the club. With his return to South London, Nketiah is eager to contribute to Crystal Palace’s success and make a positive impact on the team.
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish welcomed Eddie Nketiah to the club, praising his talent, energy, and hunger to succeed. Parish expressed confidence that Nketiah would be a valuable asset to the team and would endear himself to both his teammates and the club’s supporters.
