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Crystal Palace Land Ben Chilwell and Quinten Timber in Last-Minute Transfer Deals

Crystal Palace have made two significant signings by completing permanent transfers for Ben Chilwell and Quinten Timber right after the transfer deadline through late deal sheet submissions. These moves provide a boost to manager Pierre Sage's squad ahead of a challenging domestic season.

Late Transfer Success for the Eagles

The Eagles finalized the permanent signings of England left-back Chilwell and Dutch midfielder Timber by submitting their paperwork before the Premier League deadline. Chilwell returns to Selhurst Park after a stint at French side RC Strasbourg, while Timber joins on a five-year deal from Marseille. Additionally, Palace brought in Chilean winger Dario Osorio on a season-long loan from FC Midtjylland in Denmark.

Chilwell Happy to Be Back in London

Following a successful loan spell where he helped the team win the FA Cup in 2025, Chilwell expressed his excitement about returning: "It's amazing to be back. It's nice to see some familiar faces, and I'm just really excited to get back in, see the boys and the fans, and get going again." The 29-year-old full-back has earned 21 caps for England and has previously played for Chelsea, Leicester City, and Huddersfield Town before last season's experience in Ligue 1 with Strasbourg.

Timber Strengthens Midfield Options

The arrival of 25-year-old Quinten Timber adds both technical skill and physicality to Crystal Palace’s midfield. He has 13 appearances for the Netherlands national team and participated in this summer’s World Cup. His twin brother, Jurrien, plays for Arsenal. Timber's consistent performances for Marseille in European competitions make this move a notable step into the Premier League.

Upcoming Challenge for the Eagles

Pierre Sage's squad travels to Craven Cottage to face Fulham on Saturday as they seek their first points of the season. So far, Palace have suffered a 2-0 loss against Everton and a heavy 4-1 defeat at Manchester City. Quickly adapting the new players like Chilwell and Timber will be important as they aim to steady the team ahead of the international break.

  • Transfers Completed:
  • Ben Chilwell: Permanent from RC Strasbourg
  • Quinten Timber: Permanent from Marseille (five-year contract)
  • Dario Osorio: Season-long loan from FC Midtjylland

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