OFFICIAL: Crystal Palace confirm signing of Flying Eagles eligible player for youth team

With a press release on their official web site, Crystal Palace have confirmed the seize of Flying Eagles-eligible ahead Franco Umeh.

The Eagles added that the promising teenager will initially begin his Palace profession with the U18 aspect coached by Rob Quinn.

Aged 18, Umeh has put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half yr contract, protecting him at Selhurst Park till the top of the 2024-2025 season.

He has joined Crystal Palace from League of Eire Premier Division aspect Cork Metropolis, for whom he debuted on the tender age of 17 and made two additional appearances for the primary group earlier than he was acquired by the English Premier League group.

Though the switch price has not been disclosed, Cork Metropolis confirmed that they may also be rewarded financially if Umeh makes a sure variety of appearances for the Premier League membership and the Irish or Nigerian nationwide group.

In his first phrases as a Crystal Palace participant, Umeh mentioned : “I can not put it into phrases. I’m stuffed with pleasure, it’s such a treasured and priceless second.

“The arduous work begins now, I believe we’re actually going to step on the fuel pedal. I really feel like Palace has the coaches and the amenities to develop my recreation to a fair higher degree.”