{
  "id": 4966142,
  "title": "Crystal Palace re-sign Chilwell on permanent deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/crystal-palace-re-sign-chilwell-on-permanent-deal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T23:43:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/crystal-palace-re-sign-chilwell-on-permanent-deal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Crystal Palace have secured Ben Chilwell's permanent return to Selhurst Park from RC Strasbourg. The 29-year-old England international defender previously played for Chelsea, Leicester City, and Huddersfield Town. Chilwell, who has represented England 21 times, spent last season on loan with the Eagles, contributing to their FA Cup triumph. \"It's amazing to be back,\" he stated. \"It's nice to see some familiar faces, and I'm really excited to get back in, see the boys and the fans – and get going again.\" Palace chairman Steve Parish highlighted Chilwell's significant role in their recent success, expressing pleasure at welcoming him back to the club, hoping he can continue to help achieve further achievements.",
  "summary": "Crystal Palace have re-signed England international Ben Chilwell on a permanent deal from RC Strasbourg. The defender, 29, returns to Selhurst Park having won the FA Cup while on loan with the Eagles during the second half of the 2024-25 campaign. “It’s amazing to be back,” said Chilwell. “It’s nice to see some familiar faces, […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}