Crystal Palace has confirmed the loan firm of Ben Chilwell from Chelsea to the end of the season.
The news was confirmed only a few hours before the transfer deadline on Monday night, after days of negotiations between Chelsea and Oliver Glasner.
Palace had fallen short in the defensive department after Chelsea withdrew Trevoh Chalobah from his loan of the whole season, while Chadi Riad has also suffered a serious injury.
Talking to him Club website After the movement, Chilwell said: 'I am very excited to be here. Crystal Palace is a club that goes in a great direction.
“You look the last months, with the results and how the team play, and it was obvious to make the decision to come here.”
Meanwhile, President Steve Parish said: 'Ben has experience at the highest level of European and international football. I am delighted that we have joined us on loan, and we believe it will prove to be a great addition to the team '.
Crystal Palace has confirmed the signing of the loan of defender Ben Chilwell of Chelsea
Ben Chilwell was looking for a movement last summer, but nothing materialized
The Blues Chief, Enzo Maresca, had been telling Chilwell since the summer he needs to go if he wants to play this campaign.
This season, only 45 minutes has been delivered, as a substitute in the Victoria of the Cup Cábao over the two Barrow League in September.
Chilwell joined Leicester Chelsea in August 2020 for £ 50 million and helped the club win the Champions League in 2021.
The National Team of England has limited it 21 times, scoring once.
While Chilwell was finishing his transfer to Selhurst Park, Chelsea was in the field for his clash against West Ham, which they won 2-1.
Jarrod Bowen opened the scoring after capitalizing a defensive error in the first half, before Pedro Neto and his own goal turned the game in his head.
There was a lot of controversy around the net equalization target, after Var ruled that Bowen was not received in accumulation.
Before Neto extended the ball in the back of the network, Bowen was apparently committed by Chelsea defender, Levi Colwill, however, nothing was given.