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Crystal Palace signs Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for $15 million

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Crystal Palace signs Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for $15 million

Summary

Crystal Palace has signed forward Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for a reported fee of $15 million (£11.1 million). The 19-year-old has signed a five-year deal, pending international clearance. Gozo joined Real Salt Lake's academy in 2021 and made his Major League Soccer debut at 16 years old in October 2023. He scored six goals and provided four assists in the first 16 league games of the year and was selected for the MLS All-Star Game. This transfer marks Palace's sixth signing of the summer transfer window as they prepare to start their Premier League season under head coach Pierre Sage.

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•Gozo impressed with Real Monarchs before his signing.
•The forward has been capped by the U.S. at various youth levels.
•Palace's summer signings also include Oscar Mingueza and Takehiro Tomiyasu.
•The team opens its Premier League season at Everton on Saturday.

Latest Updates

10:00 PMYahoo Sports — RSL to Crystal Palace: Zavier Gozo achieves marquee transfer
9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Palace sign United States prospect Gozo
9:26 PMBBC Football — Palace sign United States prospect Gozo

What they're saying

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By Charles BoehmAs they reflect on the club-record, reported $15 million transfer of homegrown star Zavier Gozo to English Premier League side Crystal Palace, the leadership team at Real Salt Lake qui...
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