Fri Jan 02 16:10:00 UTC 2026: Summary:

Crystal Palace has signed winger Brennan Johnson from Tottenham for a club-record £35 million. Johnson, a Wales international, previously joined Tottenham from Nottingham Forest for £47.5 million in 2023. Despite being Tottenham’s top scorer last season, his playing time diminished after the arrival of Mohammed Kudus. Johnson has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with Crystal Palace and is expected to bolster their attacking options as they compete on multiple fronts, including European competition.

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Crystal Palace Break Bank to Sign Brennan Johnson in Club-Record Deal

London, UK – Crystal Palace have announced the signing of Welsh international winger Brennan Johnson from Tottenham Hotspur for a club-record £35 million. The 24-year-old joins the Eagles on a four-and-a-half-year contract and will wear the number 11 jersey.

Johnson’s arrival marks a significant investment for Palace, surpassing the £32 million they spent on Christian Benteke in 2016. Despite a successful season with Tottenham, where he finished as their top scorer, Johnson found his playing time limited this season following the arrival of Mohammed Kudus.

“I’m really excited and I’m really happy,” Johnson said. “Crystal Palace are such a great club, one that I’ve always admired. It’s a great time for me to be here and join the journey that this club is on.”

Palace manager Oliver Glasner expressed his delight at the signing, stating, “Brennan will give us options in our attacking play with his pace and goalscoring ability.”

The move comes after Palace sold Eberechi Eze to Arsenal for £67.5 million in August, and Chairman Steve Parish believes Johnson is “an exciting young talent” who will “bolster our attacking options.” Sky Sports analysts suggest the signing is “good business” for Palace, adding needed depth and fitting their attacking style.

Johnson could be available for Palace’s upcoming match against Newcastle.

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