- Crystal Palace have officially announced the signing of Romain Esse from Milwall
- The 19-year-old has reportedly joined for £14.5m on a five-and-a-half-year deal
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Crystal Palace have reached an agreement to sign Millwall’s Romain Esse, as per an official club announcement.
The 19-year-old winger had been watched by Eagles’ sporting director Dougie Freedman various times this season.
He had also attracted interest from other Premier League clubs before putting pen to paper on a five-and-a-half-year deal with the Eagles.
MailSport previously reported that Palace were closing in on a £14.5million deal for Esse.
The initial transfer fee is now thought to be £12m, rising to the aforementioned £14.5m with potential add-ons, according to multiple reports.
The England Under 20 international, who has made 23 Championship appearances for Alex Neil’s side this season, will join a Palace side in a solid run of form.
England Under 20 winger Romain Esse has joined Crystal Palace for £14.5m from Milwall
The 19-year-old revealed that he is excited to join Palace’s ‘good project’ under Oliver Glasner
Oliver Glasner’s side have lost just one of their last 10 Premier League games, as they have separated themselves from the relegation zone in recent weeks, now eight points clear.
Palace Club 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.’
Meanwhile, having put pen to paper on his deal, Esse 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.’
He will be available for selection for Palace’s clash with Brentford on January 26 and will don the No 21 shirt.
The Lambeth-born teenager began his journey in Millwall’s youth system, before debuting for the Lions in 2022, at just 17 years old.
After landing a more regular spot the starting XI in the second half of last season, Esse has started all but one of Millwall’s Championship matches in 2024-25.
He has scored five goals and contributed one assist in all competitions this season.
