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Crystal Palace have made their first summer signing with the arrival of Morocco centre-back Chadi Riad, in a deal worth £12m plus £2m in add-ons.
The 20-year-old, who moved to Real Betis on loan from Barcelona last summer before making the move permanent, has joined the Eagles, external on a contract until June 2029.
Riad made 30 appearances for Betis in all competitions during the past campaign and helped
Barcelona defender Chadi Riad, who spent last season on loan at Real Betis, will have a medical at Crystal Palace this week before joining the Eagles in a move worth £12m plus £2m in add-ons.
Palace have been in talks since last week over the centre-back and a deal now appears close to completion.
The 20-year-old, who has played twice for Morocco, joined Betis from Barcelona last summer and made
Crystal Palace are working on a deal to sign Real Betis defender Chadi Riad worth over £10m plus add-ons.
The 20-year-old joined Betis from Barcelona last summer and made 30 appearances in 2023-24.
Riad has won two caps for Morocco, with the centre-back most recently featuring in a goalless draw against Mauritania in March.
Palace and England defender Marc Guehi is of interest to a number of teams and has