Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner praises new signing Romain Esse, highlighting his potential and fit for the team.
London: So, Oliver Glasner, the Crystal Palace manager, is pretty excited about Romain Esse. He thinks Esse brings something fresh to the team, especially as they gear up for the January transfer window.
They announced Esse’s signing on Saturday, and he was even at the London Stadium to soak it all in. The Eagles splashed out a club-record £14.5 million to bring him on board for a five-and-a-half-year deal. Not too shabby, right?
Esse, who’s a left-footer, mainly plays on the right side. He’s had a solid run with Millwall, racking up 66 appearances after coming up through their youth ranks. Palace has a knack for finding gems in the Championship, like Adam Wharton and Eberechi Eze, so they’re hoping Esse will be another success story.
With Olise moving to Bayern Munich for a hefty £50 million, Glasner sees Esse as a perfect fit. He’s young and fits the mold of what Palace usually goes for. The manager believes they can help him grow and adapt quickly to the Premier League.
Glasner is really impressed with Esse’s skills. He’s got a great first touch and knows how to find space on the pitch. The plan is to work closely with him to help him transition from Championship to Premier League football.
Dougie Freedman, the sporting director, has been keeping an eye on Esse for a while now. This season, he contributed to five goals in 24 Championship games, which is decent for a 19-year-old. Glasner thinks he’s got the right mindset to learn and improve.
While it took a bit longer than expected to finalize the deal, Glasner is just glad it happened in the middle of the transfer window. Better late than never, right?
