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Palace Chairman Reaches Out After Transfer Meltdown
11 Aug
Summary
- Crystal Palace chairman contacted McNeil's partner after a prior transfer failure.
- Dwight McNeil finalized a four-year contract with Crystal Palace on Tuesday.
- A previous £20m loan-to-buy deal for McNeil collapsed due to paperwork issues.
Dwight McNeil has officially joined Crystal Palace, signing a four-year contract on Tuesday. This move comes after a tumultuous previous attempt in the January transfer window.
That earlier deal, a loan-to-buy agreement valued at £20m, collapsed at the last minute due to incomplete paperwork. McNeil had already passed his medical, making the failure particularly disheartening. His partner, Megan Sharpley, publicly criticized Palace for toying with his mental health.
To mend the situation, Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish reportedly contacted McNeil's partner before this week's transfer was finalized. McNeil previously moved to Everton from Burnley in July 2022 for £20m, scoring 15 goals in 128 games.
McNeil expressed enthusiasm for joining Palace, stating his desire to be part of the club's recent success. Chairman Parish noted McNeil's proven Premier League ability. The transfer also involved Brennan Johnson moving to Everton, though details on Johnson's move to Palace are not detailed here.
