Crystal Palace Signs Ismaila Sarr in Landmark Deal

Crystal Palace has acquired forward Ismaila Sarr from Olympique de Marseille for approximately 12.5 million pounds. This move aims to replace Michael Olise, who recently joined Bayern Munich. Manager Oliver Glasner expressed enthusiasm for Sarr’s scoring abilities demonstrated both at club and national levels.

Crystal Palace has secured the signing of forward Ismaila Sarr from Olympique de Marseille on a five-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. While specific details of the transfer remain undisclosed, British media reports have pegged the transfer fee at around 12.5 million pounds ($15.96 million) for the 26-year-old player.

Sarr's return to English football comes after a brief stint with Marseille, having joined the French club from Watford in July last year. The Senegalese international arrives at Selhurst Park as Crystal Palace seeks a suitable replacement for Michael Olise, who moved to Bayern Munich earlier this transfer window.

"In every year, in every club where he was, he's showed that he can score goals. He showed it as well in the national team for Senegal, so we are really pleased that he will join our group," said manager Oliver Glasner. (Exchange rate: $1 = 0.7831 pounds)

(With inputs from agencies.)