Millwall crown jewel Romain Esse completes club record transfer to Crystal Palace

Millwall attacker Romain Esse has completed his transfer to Crystal Palace.

The teenager, 19, has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with the Eagles and has been handed squad number 21.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish said: “We are delighted to welcome Romain to Crystal Palace, and we’re looking forward to working with him to continue his impressive progress to date.

“Romain is the type of player who gets crowds off their seats – the type of player long associated with South London and Crystal Palace Football Club – and everyone at the club is looking forward to watching him shine on the pitch, and fulfil his exciting potential.”

Esse, who had signed a new long-term contract with Millwall at the start of this season, said: “I’m very excited to be here. It’s a good project and a good opportunity, so I just can’t wait to get started.”

Esse has scored five goals and collected one assist in the current campaign.

The fee has not been disclosed but it is in the eight figures.

Esse will be eligible to feature for Palace in their Premier League fixture next weekend against Brentford.

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