Transferts
Crystal Palace sign attacker Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake
The 18-year-old USA international completes a transfer to the Premier League side.
Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake, the club announced on Sunday.
The attacker, who turns 18 this year and holds USA international honours, passed his medical earlier in the day before putting pen to paper on a contract with the Eagles.
Gozo arrived at Selhurst Park following a successful trial period, during which his performances convinced the coaching staff that he was ready for senior football in England's top flight.
The transfer marks another step in Palace's ongoing rebuild under their current management structure, adding youthful energy to an attacking line-up that has seen several changes this summer.
Born in the United States, Gozo came through the academy system at Real Salt Lake before attracting attention from European scouts during recent youth internationals.
His pace and technical ability reportedly stood out during pre-season fixtures, earning him a place among the club's development plans moving forward.
Neither club released specific financial terms, though sources close to the deal confirmed it was structured as a straightforward permanent transfer rather than a loan arrangement.
Gozo will wear the number 20 jersey for Crystal Palace and has been assigned to train with the first-team squad immediately while awaiting his competitive debut.
He is expected to feature regularly for the club's under-21 side as part of his adaptation process to English football.
Real Salt Lake expressed their gratitude for Gozo's contributions across various age groups and wished him well in this next chapter of his career.
The young forward now joins a Palace roster that includes several other recent additions aimed at strengthening depth across multiple positions ahead of the new campaign.
His arrival adds to a growing list of teenage talents making the jump from MLS academies to Premier League environments in recent years.