Palace sign defender Disasi on loan from Chelsea

Crystal Palace have signed defender Axel Disasi on loan from Premier League club Chelsea, the club announced on Wednesday. The 28-year-old French international has made 61 Premier League appearances for Chelsea since joining them from Monaco in 2023. Disasi had previously spent a season on loan at West Ham United, playing 14 league matches for the east London club last year.

Disasi expressed his excitement about the move, stating he is "very happy" with the decision. He added that he believes Crystal Palace is "going in a very good direction" and considered it the right place for him to continue his career. The defender was a key member of the France squad that reached the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar.

Crystal Palace secured Disasi's services on a season-long loan deal. The club's statement also encouraged fans to stay updated with breaking news and top stories, suggesting they join their channel for the best reads on their preferred chat app.