Crystal Palace signs Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for $15 million
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:28 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 9:28 AMYahoo Sports — Crystal Palace signs US teenager Gozo in $15M club record sale for Real Salt Lake
- 7:17 AMYahoo Sports — 'I'm excited by the project they have going on here' - Gozo
- 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 Sport — Palace sign United States prospect Gozo
"New Crystal Palace signing Zavier Gozo says fans can expect dynamism in his play. The 19-year-old forward has left Major League Soccer (MLS) side Real Salt Lake and penned a five-year contract at Selhurst Park in a deal worth $15m (£11.1m). Gozo has scored six goals and provided four assists in Real Salt Lake's first 16 league games of the year, with his form also earning him a call-up for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game.
"The Conference League titleholder signed the 19-year-old winger to a five-year contract late Monday. Real Salt Lake said in a statement it will “retain a significant percentage of any future transfer fee for Gozo,” who it said was the first Utah native to join a Premier League club. Palace starts the Premier League at Everton on Saturday and will play in the second-tier Europa League.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:28 AMCrystal Palace signs US teenager Gozo in $15M club record sale for Real Salt Lake
The Conference League titleholder signed the 19-year-old winger to a five-year contract late Monday. Real Salt Lake said in a statement it will “retain a significant percentage of any future transfer fee for Gozo,” who it said was the first Utah native to join a Premier League club. Palace starts the Premier League at Everton on Saturday and will play in the second-tier Europa League.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 7:17 AM'I'm excited by the project they have going on here' - Gozo
New Crystal Palace signing Zavier Gozo says fans can expect dynamism in his play. The 19-year-old forward has left Major League Soccer (MLS) side Real Salt Lake and penned a five-year contract at Selhurst Park in a deal worth $15m (£11.1m). Gozo has scored six goals and provided four assists in Real Salt Lake's first 16 league games of the year, with his form also earning him a call-up for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 10:00 PMRSL to Crystal Palace: Zavier Gozo achieves marquee transfer
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...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 9:30 PMPalace sign United States prospect Gozo
Crystal Palace sign forward Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for a reported $15m (£11.08m).
- BBC SportAug 18, 2026, 9:26 PMPalace sign United States prospect Gozo
Crystal Palace sign forward Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for a reported $15m (£11.08m).
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