Crystal Palace take Chelsea's young Nigerian RB on trial with a view to a permanent move
Published: May 04, 2023Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Crystal Palace have taken German-born Nigerian right-back Derrick Abu on trial with a view to signing him as a free agent.
Abu has entered the last two months of his contract with Chelsea and no talks have taken place between him and the leadership of the club over the extension of his stay at Stamford Bridge.
The 19-year-old has spent the last two weeks or so training with Crystal Palace's development squad as he bids to bag himself a deal.
He has been included in the matchday squad in the last games played by the Eagles in the Premier League 2, against Wolverhampton Wanderers when he was a non-playing substitute and then went the distance against Blackburn Rovers.
Abu improved his chances of getting a deal after starring for Crystal Palace as they defeated Valencia 5-3 on penalties to reach the final of the Premier League International Cup on Wednesday.
Crystal Palace went in front in the 18th minute when Jadan Raymond slotted home from close range after Abu put a ball into the box.
He stepped up to win the game for Palace when he converted Crystal Palace's last kick in the shootout.
Abu has played nonstop at Chelsea since U11 level after joining them from a grassroots club.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : cpfc.co.uk
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
- Transfer journalist insists highly-coveted Nigerian CB will join Tottenham and not Newcastle
- From the dusty streets to the bright lights: Inspiring stories of African football players
- 'We had reports of a done deal' - Fabrizio Romano reveals the truth about Tosin to Newcastle rumours
- Super Eagles striker Dessers battles James Tavernier, 3 others for Rangers Player of the Month
- Arsenal midfielder eligible for Super Falcons, USWNT named in England 20-player squad for U17 EURO
- Confirmed team news: Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu doubtful to face Tottenham Hotspur
- Chelsea boss Pochettino highlights one area where he wants to see improvement from Madueke
- Newly-promoted Turkish club ready to challenge Trabzonspor for signing of Southampton loanee Onuachu
- 'Has a big future' - Agent reveals why Akinsanmiro chose to stay at Inter Milan
- Korede Adedeoyin: Lagos-born Man Utd and Everton youth team product released by Accrington Stanley
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football