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Michael Olise: Crystal Palace complete signing of Reading forward

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Michael Olise in action for Reading
Michael Olise was a youth player at Chelsea before joining Reading

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Reading forward Michael Olise for £8m.

Olise, 19, is Patrick Vieira's first signing since becoming Palace manager on Sunday.

He played a major role for Reading last season, scoring seven goals in 46 games, and was named EFL Young Player of the season.

"It's a great club and I'm very excited to be here," the France Under-18 international said.

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  • Comment posted by Reading1966, at 15:39 8 Jul 2021

    Sad to see Michael leave, but with the clubs transfer embargo unfortunately it is not surprising. Crystal Palace have got a special talent on their hands and for £8 million a bargain. Wish Michael all the best for his future career.

    • Reply posted by The Spin Doctor, at 17:13 8 Jul 2021

      The Spin Doctor replied:
      Don't know the background to this, but I would have thought if there was a transfer embargo at the club, then shouldn't they be keeping hold of as many players as possible instead of selling them? I assume they can't buy any replacements.

  • Comment posted by The Eagle, at 15:44 8 Jul 2021

    Absolute bargain, couldn't be more excited to see how he flourishes under Vieira!

    • Reply posted by The Spin Doctor, at 17:10 8 Jul 2021

      The Spin Doctor replied:
      Hope he works out in the PL, but as to whether this is a bargain or not, will only come clear after a couple of seasons.

  • Comment posted by tonyspooner654, at 15:43 8 Jul 2021

    If he's anything like Eze then the combination of the two of them sounds like an exciting prospect :)
    Nice to get some business done early(ish) :)

  • Comment posted by Mike Torrinos Cellphone Battery, at 16:31 8 Jul 2021

    Maybe the PL will wise up a little and consider cheaper signings compared to ridiculously expensive foreign based players. And it's money that stays in the English game

    • Reply posted by And, at 16:34 8 Jul 2021

      And replied:
      So true! The clubs with buckets of cash always want to buy ready made players! And don't want to gamble on the talented players from EFL. But that's all good for clubs like Palace!

  • Comment posted by stephen peacock, at 15:58 8 Jul 2021

    Gutted he's gone.You've got an amazing player, bargain at £8 million. Ran rings around championship defences.Sky commentators always singing his praises.Efl young player of year.

    Effortless natural talent.Think he's made right choice as more chance of starting rather than warming bench of a big club.Think Chelsea man City, Liverpool, arsenal, Leeds,lille, bayern munch were considering signing him

    • Reply posted by Lee Mason for Prime Minister, at 20:07 8 Jul 2021

      Lee Mason for Prime Minister replied:
      there was a issue over a scouting report, over attitude

  • Comment posted by stephen peacock, at 15:44 8 Jul 2021

    Brilliant player. Absolute bargain.

  • Comment posted by Winston Smith, at 17:26 8 Jul 2021

    Be under no illusion Palace fans, you've got an absolute gem here. This kid is going all the way to the top. £8m is low, but it's allegedly been set by a release clause. Better for RFC to get something now, than lose him for £0 in 2022.

    Hopefully he'll choose to represent England rather than France, but with Vieira in charge...

  • Comment posted by Oldmanriver, at 16:26 8 Jul 2021

    Great signing and in advance of next week's training visit to St George's too!! Excellent!!

    All we need now are two stalwart central defenders and another box-2-box midfielder and we might be in business.

    But then being Palace ... nothing is ever certain!?! 🤷‍♂️

    • Reply posted by tonyspooner654, at 16:54 8 Jul 2021

      tonyspooner654 replied:
      I think if we can get Tomkins and Fergeson (sp) fit, sign Cahill for another year and get one CD in we'll be ok at the back.
      1 DM and a box to box midfielder.
      A regular goalscorer is needed as well .. we have some good youngster coming through so a couple of those experienced would be good.

  • Comment posted by Ross Jones, at 15:45 8 Jul 2021

    £8m for a player of his quality and age is unheard of these days, an absolute steal and shocking management from the club to let it get to this. Watched him all season long and by far the biggest talent in the Championship for many a year. Will no doubt win some major honours in his time, and wouldn't be that surprised if he ends up with a Ballon D'or tbh.

    • Reply posted by Lets Agree To Disagree, at 17:19 8 Jul 2021

      Lets Agree To Disagree replied:
      Ballon D'or?
      Now let's not get carried away just yet.
      Many a 'great' player has come up from the Championship, only to struggle in the EPL. Let's see how he performs before we start thinking of awards.
      All the best for success to him.

  • Comment posted by KhanDjarin, at 20:07 8 Jul 2021

    Great signing for Palace at that price. Best of luck for the upcoming season.

  • Comment posted by Themightymoors, at 18:10 8 Jul 2021

    As transfer fees go that seems a very good deal!!

  • Comment posted by Tailender, at 18:17 8 Jul 2021

    Looking forward to seeing him and Eze play together.

  • Comment posted by Jonlaf, at 16:25 8 Jul 2021

    Shame to lose him from Reading. Great talent. Good luck at Palace.

  • Comment posted by Il Cattivo, at 15:37 8 Jul 2021

    At last, things are starting to move in right direction.

  • Comment posted by Ling Liu LFC GBR China 88-Present, at 16:22 8 Jul 2021

    He's been amazing for Reading FC and Palace have got a really impressive player. Good luck to the young French star :)

  • Comment posted by Lisa, at 15:45 8 Jul 2021

    Exciting times at Palace. Looking forward to see who else is coming in.

  • Comment posted by knackersinc, at 19:17 8 Jul 2021

    So time for the big palace clear-out, way overdue. And they need to end this over-reliance on zaha. Sometimes you have to let the "star" go, and grow a whole team instead.

  • Comment posted by Wee Brian, at 16:30 8 Jul 2021

    If this is the kind of signing that Vieira is going to make, then Palace are about to flourish. I predict that in a few years the value of Olise will have multiplied many times.

    • Reply posted by Mike Torrinos Cellphone Battery, at 16:33 8 Jul 2021

      Mike Torrinos Cellphone Battery replied:
      PSG might end up interested. They'll be easy to get a few extra million from, at least

  • Comment posted by And, at 16:28 8 Jul 2021

    Great business! £8m could prove to be the signing of the transfer window! We need a fair few more that's for sure!

  • Comment posted by alterf, at 21:21 8 Jul 2021

    Excellent signing, let the future begin with Eze and Olise.

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