Tottenham Hotspur forward Brennan Johnson has completed a move to Crystal Palace for a reported £35 million fee.
The 24-year-old Wales international has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract at Selhurst Park, becoming Crystal Palace’s record signing.
Johnson, who fell out of favour at Spurs under head coach Thomas Frank despite finishing as the club’s top scorer last season, is expected to make his debut for Palace in Sunday’s Premier League clash against Newcastle at St James’ Park.
“I’m really excited and really happy,” Johnson said. “Crystal Palace are such a great club, one that I’ve always admired. It’s a great time for me to be here and to be part of the journey this club is on.”
Palace manager Oliver Glasner said the forward would add quality and pace to his attacking options.
“Brennan will give us options in our attacking play with his pace and goalscoring ability,” Glasner said.
Johnson scored 18 goals last season and netted the winning goal in the Europa League final against Manchester United, ending Tottenham’s 17-year wait for major silverware.
However, he has largely been used as a back-up to Mohammed Kudus since Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou as Spurs manager.
The transfer is a significant boost for Glasner, who recently described his depleted squad as being in “survival mode” following a 1–1 draw with Fulham.
FA Cup holders Crystal Palace, currently 10th in the Premier League table, travel to Newcastle aiming to end a six-match winless run in all competitions.
