Crystal Palace is close to signing Ajax defender Sousa, transfer fee is finalized

July 7: Crystal Palace and Sousa reached an oral agreement on the transfer fee of about 4 million euros

According to the latest news from German Sky Sports reporter Plertenberg, Premier League team Crystal Palace and Ajax have reached an oral agreement on the transfer of Croatian defender Marco Sousa. The transfer fee for this transaction is about 4 million euros. The two sides are still negotiating the final details, but the overall framework has been basically determined.

Sousa is 27 years old and is an experienced central defender. According to data from the German transfer market, his net worth is 4.5 million euros. In the just-passed 2024/25 season, Sousa was loaned to Serie A team Torino. During this period, he made 19 appearances, including 14 starts, and performed well. His defensive ability and game experience have received attention from Crystal Palace, which is the main reason why they decided to introduce him.

At present, the negotiations between Ajax and Crystal Palace have entered an in-depth stage, and the two sides are discussing the permanent transfer. If everything goes well, it is expected that the signing of all the agreements will be completed next week. Sousa's joining is expected to further enhance Crystal Palace's defense strength and provide more guarantees for the team in the new season of the Premier League.