Crystal Palace re-sign Ben Chilwell on permanent deal
Crystal Palace have turned Ben Chilwell's loan move from Chelsea into a permanent transfer. The left-back joined Palace on loan in the summer and impressed enough to earn a full-time deal. Chilwell had fallen out of favour at Chelsea and the move gives him a fresh start in south London. The transfer represents a statement of intent from Palace as they look to strengthen their squad.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukChilwell's permanent switch to Selhurst Park closes a difficult chapter at Chelsea and hands Crystal Palace a battle-tested Premier League left-back who already knows the dressing room. For a club of Palace's stature, locking down a player with top-flight and international experience on a permanent basis is a quietly significant piece of business. The deal also trims Chelsea's wage bill and clarifies their left-back hierarchy, with Marc Cucurella and Levi Colwill remaining the primary options at Stamford Bridge.
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