Crystal Palace Clinch Permanent Deals for Ben Chilwell and Quinten Timber in Last-Minute Transfers

Crystal Palace has completed permanent signings of Ben Chilwell and Quinten Timber with late deal sheet submissions just after the transfer deadline. These moves significantly strengthen the squad under manager Pierre Sage as the team prepares for a challenging domestic schedule.

Late Moves Finalised

The Eagles confirmed that England left-back Chilwell joins permanently from French side RC Strasbourg, returning to Selhurst Park after a loan spell. Meanwhile, Dutch midfielder Timber signs from Marseille on a five-year contract. Additionally, Chilean winger Dario Osorio arrives on a season-long loan from Danish club FC Midtjylland.

Chilwell Happy to Be Back in London

Following his loan success, which included an FA Cup win in 2025, Chilwell expressed his excitement about returning: "It's amazing to be back. It's nice to see some familiar faces, and I'm just really excited to get back in, see the boys and the fans, and get going again." The 29-year-old full-back, who has earned 21 senior caps for England, previously played for Chelsea, Leicester City, and Huddersfield Town before spending last season in Ligue 1 with Strasbourg.

Timber Adds Strength to Midfield

Timber’s arrival brings technical skill and physical presence to the midfield of the Conference League winners. The 25-year-old, whose twin brother Jurrien plays for Arsenal, has 13 caps for the Netherlands and represented his country at this summer's World Cup. His consistent performances for Marseille in European competitions make this a significant step into the Premier League.

Eagles Aim for First Points

Pierre Sage’s squad heads to Craven Cottage on Saturday to face Fulham, seeking to bounce back from a tough start. Palace remains eager to earn their first points after losses against Everton (0-2) and Manchester City (1-4). Quickly integrating new signings like Chilwell and Timber will be crucial before the upcoming international break.

Transfer Details:

• Ben Chilwell: Permanent signing from RC Strasbourg
• Quinten Timber: Five-year contract from Marseille
• Dario Osorio: Season-long loan from FC Midtjylland

Recent Results:

• Everton 2 - 0 Crystal Palace
• Manchester City 4 - 1 Crystal Palace