Brennan Johnson completed a move from Tottenham to Crystal Palace on Friday for a reported fee of £35 million. The 24-year-old Wales international has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract at Selhurst Park.
The forward, who lost favour under Thomas Frank at Spurs despite being the club’s top scorer last season, is set to make his debut for Palace in their Premier League match against Newcastle at St James’ Park on Sunday.
“I’m really excited and I’m really happy,” said Johnson, who is Palace’s record signing.
“Crystal Palace are such a great club, one that I’ve always admired. It’s a great time for me to be here and join the journey that this club is on.”
“Brennan will give us options in our attacking play with his pace and goalscoring ability,”
Palace manager Oliver Glasner said.
Johnson scored 18 goals last season and netted the winner in the Europa League final against Manchester United, ending Tottenham’s 17-year wait for silverware.
However, he has mostly been a back-up to Mohammed Kudus since Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou.
This transfer will be a significant boost to Glasner, who mentioned his depleted side were in “survival mode” following Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Fulham.
FA Cup holders Palace, 10th in the Premier League table, travel to Newcastle eager to end a six-match winless run in all competitions.
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