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DONE DEAL: Crystal Palace have sealed the deal of a top talent from Real Betis.
Crystal Palace are closing in on the signing of Real Betis defender Chadi Riad, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Crystal Palace are reportedly closing in on Real Betis defender Chadi Riad ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Since Oliver Glasner has arrived through the door, the Eagles have drastically improved on the pitch, climbing the Premier League table under his tutelage. With the transfer window approach, it appears Palace are willing to back their new manager, closing in on their first addition just a few days after the season ended.
Palace ‘Finalising’ Deal for Chadi Riad
The defender has already said yes
According to Italian reporter Romano, Crystal Palace are now closing in on a deal to sign Real Betis defender Chadi Riad. The 20-year-old has already said yes to the Eagles, with the capital club now finalising the finer details…
“Crystal Palace are closing in on deal to sign Chadi Riad from Real Betis as new centre back. Understand formal proposal has been sent for €12m plus €2m add-ons, deal being finalised between clubs. Chadi Riad already said yes to #CPFC. Here we go, soon.”
The young centre-back has enjoyed an impressive campaign in La Liga, and Palace could have secure themselves a bargain with a deal set to total around £12m. Riad only moved to Betis last summer after joining the Spanish club from Catalan giants Barcelona, costing just £3m at the time. The youngster initially joined on loan, but Betis had an option to secure him on a permanent deal.
Since joining Manuel Pellegrini’s side, Riad has been a key figure, but Betis appear to be ready to make a quick profit on the 20-year-old defender. The Moroccan international played just once for Barcelona before moving across Spain, but he’s appeared 30 times for Betis since signing on the dotted line.
Glasner arrived back in February and quickly implemented a three-at-the-back system. Nathaniel Clyne, traditionally a full-back, has predominantly played as one of the three central defenders under Glasner. Although the former Liverpool defender has done an impressive job, Palace are clearly looking to add another natural centre-back to their ranks for the summer transfer window.
