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Palace have completed the signing of defender Marc Guehi from Chelsea on a
five-year deal.
The deal with Chelsea involves future sell-on incentives and the Blues
having the ability to match any future offers for the player, who becomes
Patrick Vieira's third signing since taking as manager earlier this month.
Guehi spent last season on loan at Swansea City and the 21-year-old made 40
appearances under Steve Cooper during the regular Championship season before
they lost to Brentford in the play-off final.
The England U21 international came through Chelsea's academy and was under
contract at Stamford Bridge until 2023, but had made just two first-team
appearances for the club.
"I'm very excited," Guehi told Palace TV. "It's a great opportunity for me
to come to such a big club in the Premier League. I'm really excited to get
going.
"[The club is taking] a really exciting direction with the new gaffer that's
come in. A lot of good young players are here and obviously such a stable
club with top players really enticed me and made me want to come."
Palace have had a long-term interest in Guehi and Vieira gave the green
light to proceed with the transfer following his appointment.
Chairman Steve Parish added: "We are delighted to have signed Marc for
Crystal Palace. He's an exciting talent and one we believe will be a
valuable addition to the squad as we build towards the coming season."
Guehi's arrival follows the signings of midfielder Michael Olise from
Reading and goalkeeper Remi Matthews on a free transfer.
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