After several days of soap opera, the transfer of the Colombian Daniel Muñoz to England it was unlocked. The 27-year-old player is a new player of the Crystal Palace of the Premier League after a controversial agreement.
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The negotiation between Crystal Palace and Genk from Belgium It was critical due to economic issues. In fact, there was talk that the Colombian went into rebellion and did not train with the Belgian club to pressure and sign for the London team.
In the end, the transfer was unlocked. English media claim that the footballer arrives at Crystal Palace in exchange for 10 million euros. Besides, Munoz He signed a contract until 2027, with the option to be renewed for one more time.
The Antioquian, who was made official this Tuesday through the club's social networks, will share the locker room with his teammate. Colombia National Team Jefferson Lermawho has been a key player in the assembly of the English manager Roy Hodgsonplaying 19 games and giving one assist.
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“It is a pleasure for me to be here at such a historic club, a club as big as Crystal Palace. “I'm very excited, very happy and I can't wait to be on the field,” the brand new signing said on the team's TV channel.
Moving from Belgium to England is a dream come true. I have always worked to achieve it and now I feel very happy and quite excited
It will be the second club in Europe for Daniel Muñozin 2020 he made the leap to the old continent after his good performance in National Athletic and arrived at Genk of Belgium, club in which he won the affection of the fans and played 148 games, scored 19 goals and provided 20 assists.
“Moving from Belgium to England is a dream come true. I have always worked to achieve it and now I feel very happy and quite excited. London is a historic city in terms of football and that means a lot to me. “My family and I are very happy to be able to come to this place and live in a city like London,” he added.
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Finally, in his presentation he stated: “When they asked me if I wanted to come here, I asked Jefferson about the club, about the boys, about the facilities…. He gave me the best version of the club, the best of this institution. I think that was a plus point for me to come here to Crystal Palace. Obviously, I know the club because I like to watch a lot of football… I watch a lot of Premier League. “I already had an idea of some of the players I had seen on TV playing here.”
Daniel Muñoz (21), in action against Japan, faced with harassment from Daichi Kamada.
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Roy Hodgson was looking forward to Daniel Muñoz
Before the signing of the Colombian became official, Roy Hodgson He left words of praise for the footballer who comes to reinforce a band that has had problems due to injury.
“We have two very good right backs (Nathaniel Clyne and Joel Ward), with experience. Daniel is a more offensive version, if you want, another type of full-back. I think he will make us stronger in that position,” said the English manager.
Daniel Muñoz He will be presented to the fans this Tuesday in the match between his team Crystal Palace vs. Sheffield United, by date 22 of the Premier League. It should be noted that the 'crystal palace' is in 15th position with 21 points, 5 units away from relegation.
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