Crystal Palace have signed Colombia full-back Daniel Munoz from Genk for a fee reported to be in the region of £8million.
The 27-year-old has penned a three-and-a-half-year deal with an option for a further 12 months and will compete for the right-back slot at Selhurst Park with Joel Ward and Nathaniel Clyne.
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Munoz, who has won 23 caps for Colombia, is excited at the prospect of playing in the Premier League.
He told the club website: “It’s a pleasure for me to be here at such a historic club, such a big club as Crystal Palace. I’m very excited, very happy, and I can’t wait to be on the pitch.
“I think it’s a dream come true for me and I hope to be up to the task.”
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— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) January 30, 2024
Palace chairman Steve Parish added: “We are delighted to welcome a player of Daniel’s quality and character to the club.
“He has experience at the highest level for club and country, and he possesses an impressive record going forwards for a full-back.
“I am certain his ability, athleticism and tenacity will be a huge boost to the squad for the remainder of the season, and beyond.”
