Crystal Palace have secured the loan signing of Axel Disasi from Chelsea. The defender is set to join the Eagles on a temporary basis, with the club paying a loan fee.
What happened?
According to RMC Sport's Fabrice Hawkins, Palace and Chelsea have a verbal agreement over the loan deal, with Palace now needing to convince Disasi to join the club.
Why it matters for Crystal Palace
The loan deal is a significant move for Crystal Palace, who are currently 13th in the Premier League table with 42 points from 31 games, and are looking to bolster their squad for the upcoming season.
What comes next?
The Eagles will be hoping that Disasi can make an immediate impact, as they look to close the gap on the leaders, with their next fixture vs Bournemouth on 2027-02-20, and are currently 28 points behind leaders Arsenal, having scored 35 goals and conceded 36, with a goal difference of -1. As of the final 2025 table, Crystal Palace were 13th in the Premier League, with 42 points from 31 games, and a recent form of WDWLW. The loan deal is a positive move for Crystal Palace, who are looking to strengthen their squad and make a push for the top half of the table.
