Brazilian attacking midfielder Matheus Franca has joined Crystal Palace on a five-year contract, the Premier League membership introduced Saturday The 19-year-old from Rio de Janeiro gained each the Copa Libertadores and Copa do Brasil with Flamengo final yr however will now be transferring to Palace for an undisclosed price.

He follows Jefferson Lerma as a pre-season arrival at Selhurst Park, with Palace chairman Steve Parish telling the membership’s web site: “Matheus is a younger and thrilling participant whose spectacular early progress we now have adopted with eager curiosity, and we’re delighted to welcome him to the membership.

“Palace have an extended historical past of attacking gamers with talent, tempo, and tenacity, and I’m certain Matheus will likely be one other well-liked addition to the nucleus of this younger and entertaining squad, packed stuffed with worldwide expertise and potential, that we’re constructing right here in south London.”

Franca added: “I am very joyful to be right here. I hope I can deliver good outcomes for our supporters, for the opposite gamers and all people else within the crew.”

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