Crystal Palace sign Yeremy Pino from Villarreal on five-year deal

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Spain winger Yeremy Pino from Villarreal, the club confirmed on Friday, agreeing a five year contract as they scramble to replace Eberechi Eze before the transfer deadline. Palace disclosed no single fee, but British reports put the deal between 21.5 million and 26 million with potential add-ons, while earlier transfer speculation had suggested higher figures during negotiations.

The move follows Eze's departure to Arsenal last week for a fee reported in the region of 60 million to 67 million, a transfer that left Palace seeking creative reinforcements. Palace chairman Steve Parish welcomed Pino, calling him an exciting young talent with an impressive domestic, European and international record, and manager Oliver Glasner indicated Pino could be available for selection as soon as Palace's next league fixture if registration is completed in time.

Pino, 22, described the transfer as a dream and said he was "very happy to be here" and hoped to help the team. He arrives with a strong pedigree at Villarreal, where he progressed from Las Palmas' youth system, made his senior debut in 2020 and contributed to the club's Europa League success....