Crystal Palace have confirmed the signing of midfielder Naouirou Ahamada for £10.5million.
The 20-year-old Frenchman joins from Stuttgart and has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract at Selhurst Park.
A box-to-box midfielder, Ahamada has impressed in the Bundesliga this season.
Ahamada said: “I’m very happy to have joined this club. It is an amazing club, and I’m very excited to get started.
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“I want to show my quality, and I want to help this team with my quality. I want to play games, work hard, train hard and progress, and help the team.”
Palace chairman Steve Parish said: “We are delighted to welcome Naouirou to Crystal Palace.
“Having already played in three different countries, Naouirou has shown an impressive ability to adapt to new challenges and deliver strong performances in a top league.
“We feel that his profile, skillset and character make him an ideal fit for Crystal Palace and the demands that await for him in the Premier League.”
