Crystal Palace have secured their first summer signing by bringing in 20-year-old defender Moroccan defender Chadi Riad for a deal worth £12 million, with an additional £2 million in potential add-ons.
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Chadi Riad, who initially joined Real Betis on loan from Barcelona last summer before making the move permanent, has now joined Crystal Palace on a 5-year-contract that runs until June 2029.
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Chadi Riad had an impressive campaign with Real Betis, making 30 appearances across all competitions and playing a pivotal role in helping the team secure a seventh-place finish in La Liga.
Crystal Palace fans will be eager to see how Riad’s defensive prowess and potential will bolster their squad as they prepare for the upcoming Premier League season.
Chadi Riad made comments about his transfer to Crystal Palace and it reads: “I was interested in coming here because of the history of the club, and the league in which it plays.”
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