Source: U.S. prospect Gozo finalizing Palace deal
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- Crystal Palace are finalizing a $15 million transfer for 19-year-old Real Salt Lake winger Zavier Gozo, with RSL retaining a 20% and 25% sell-on percentage in the event of any future deal with another club.
- Gozo has recorded six goals and five assists this season, was named to the MLS All-Star team, and has 50 career appearances across all competitions with 10 goals and eight assists.
- Gozo scored the opener in the U.S. U-20 team's 3-0 group-stage victory over France at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where the Americans reached the quarterfinals.
- Gozo made a late push for last summer's senior U.S. World Cup squad but missed out; manager Mauricio Pochettino is positioned to call him up later this year as the new cycle begins.
- Crystal Palace, now managed by Pierre Sage, have lost Marc Guéhi to Manchester City, Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, and Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea within the past 12 months.
- U.S. defender Chris Richards remains a key member of the Premier League squad.
Why it matters: At $15 million for a 19-year-old with 50 career appearances, Crystal Palace are making a significant bet on upside — and RSL's 20-25% sell-on clause means they profit from any future move. The signing also gives Pochettino a U.S. prospect to evaluate weekly in a Premier League environment as he resets the senior squad.
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