Crystal Palace Complete Last-Minute Signings of Ben Chilwell and Quinten Timber

Crystal Palace have made a dramatic move by securing permanent transfers for Ben Chilwell and Quinten Timber just after the transfer window closed. Both signings were confirmed through submitted deal sheets past the 23:00 BST deadline, giving manager Pierre Sage a strengthened squad for a challenging season ahead.

Late Transfers Boost Eagles' Ranks

The Eagles finalized permanent deals for England left-back Chilwell and Dutch midfielder Timber before the official cut-off. Chilwell returns to Selhurst Park from French side RC Strasbourg, while Timber signs a five-year contract after moving from Marseille. Additionally, Palace secured Chilean winger Dario Osorio on a season-long loan from Danish club FC Midtjylland.

Chilwell Welcomes Return to London

Having impressed during his loan spell which included winning the FA Cup in 2025, Chilwell expressed his excitement about coming back: "It's amazing to be back. It's nice to see some familiar faces, and I'm really looking forward to rejoining the boys and the fans and getting started again." The 29-year-old has 21 senior England caps and has played for Chelsea, Leicester City, and Huddersfield Town before spending last season in Ligue 1 with Strasbourg.

Timber Adds Strength to Midfield

At 25, Timber brings both technical skill and physicality to Palace's midfield. The midfielder, whose twin brother Jurrien plays for Arsenal, has 13 caps for the Netherlands and participated in this summer's World Cup. His consistent performances for Marseille in European competitions make his move to South London a significant step into the Premier League.

Eagles Aim for First Win of the Season

Pierre Sage's squad heads to Craven Cottage to face Fulham in their upcoming Premier League fixture, aiming to bounce back after a tough start. Palace are eager to earn their first points following losses to Everton (0-2) and Manchester City (1-4). Integrating new signings like Chilwell and Timber quickly will be crucial as they prepare for the international break.

• Player: Ben Chilwell
• Age: 29
• Position: Left-back
• Previous Clubs: Chelsea, Leicester City, Huddersfield Town, RC Strasbourg
• England Caps: 21

• Player: Quinten Timber
• Age: 25
• Position: Midfielder
• Previous Club: Marseille
• Netherlands Caps: 13
• Contract Length: 5 years

Recent Results:

• Everton 2 - 0 Crystal Palace
• Manchester City 4 - 1 Crystal Palace