Crystal Palace sign centre back Riad in £14 million deal

Crystal Palace have made centre back Chadi Riad their first summer signing in a deal worth £12 million plus £2 million in add ons.

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The 20 year old defender has put pen to paper on a deal with the Eagles until June 2029 subject to International clearance. 

Riad has three senior international caps for his nation Morroco and recently scored his first international goal against Congo-Brazzaville earlier this week.

He joined from Real Betis after playing 30 games in all competitions for the La Liga side and became an integral part of Manuel Pellegrini's side. 

Speaking about his move Riad told the CPFC website: "I'm really happy to join Crystal Palace. I was interested in coming here because of the history of the club, and the league in which it plays. They have been telling me how they played this year and I think it complements perfectly the way I play.

"The club has high-level players who are young and I have come here to follow their same trajectory, to grow as they have grown."