Yeremy Pino has completed his move to South London side, Crystal Palace from Villarreal and will wear the number 10 jersey vacated by Eberechi Eze who left for Arsenal last week, Softfootball reports.
The 22-year-old penned a five-year deal with the Eagles as he sought a new adventure in the Premier League after establishing himself in La Liga.
Speaking to Crystal Palace’s official club media, the exciting Spanish international says it’s a dream for him to be playing in a league regarded as the best in Europe.
Pino revealed:
“I’m very happy to be here. It is a dream of mine to come to the Premier League, to a historic club like Crystal Palace, and I hope that I can help the team.”
The Las Palmas born midfielder had his senior breakthrough at Villarreal in the 2020/21 season, scoring in the Europa League just a week after making his professional debut.
After he helped Villarreal beat Manchester United in Gdańsk at the end of that season. He became the youngest Spanish player to ever start a major European final, and the youngest to win the UEFA Europa League.
Pino had 45 goals contributions in 175 appearances for Villarreal and three goals in 15 appearances for the senior Spanish side. His fond experience is scoring in the final against Croatia in the 2023 Nations League.
Eagles chairman, Steve Parish expressed great joy that the player chose the club to continue his career. He said:
“It’s fantastic news that Yeremy – an exciting young talent, with already such an impressive record in domestic, European and international football – has chosen us as the next step in his career.
“With an exciting season ahead for the club, competing on multiple fronts, he is a player whose talents Palace fans will particularly appreciate – and I look forward to seeing him step out at Selhurst Park.”
Pino is available for Crystal Palace as they return to Premier League action on Sunday against Aston Villa at Villa Park.
