Crystal Palace have signed United States international Chris Richards from Bayern Munich. The Eagles announced: “Crystal Palace have signed 22-year-old centre-back Chris Richards on a five-year deal.
“The United States international joins from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, with whom he made his senior debut aged 18.”
Having put pen to paper in south London, Chris said: “I grew up watching the Premier League and grew up of course watching [Wilfried] Zaha, so it’ll be cool to spend some time on the field with them [the Palace players] and be a part of this historic club. I’m really excited for it.
“The kind of project I’ve seen [attracted me]. It’s a lot of young players but also young players who have a lot of fight. Palace is a club that seems like they’re always fighting.”
Chairman Steve Parish said: “Chris is a hugely talented young player, and he brings a lot of experience at a high level for his age, as well being an established International for the USA national side.
“I had the great pleasure of spending some time with him and his family yesterday. And I know he will be a great fit for the club and I’m sure will become a firm fans’ favourite. Competition can only drive him and our squad on.”
