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Zavier Gozo joins Crystal Palace from Real Salt Lake in record transfer

6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:40 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Zavier Gozo joins Crystal Palace from Real Salt Lake in record transfer
Summary

Zavier Gozo, a 19-year-old winger from Real Salt Lake, has signed with Premier League club Crystal Palace, the teams announced on August 18. The transfer is reported to be a club-record fee exceeding $15 million. Gozo enjoyed a breakout season with Real Salt Lake, ranking among the team's leaders in goal contributions. He has represented the U.S. at various youth levels and was part of the squad that reached the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. At Crystal Palace, he will play alongside fellow U.S. international Chris Richards.

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Key Details
  • •Gozo's transfer fee reportedly exceeds $15 million.
  • •He co-led Real Salt Lake with 11 goal contributions this season.
  • •Gozo has made 50 appearances for Real Salt Lake since debuting in 2023.
  • •He represented the U.S. at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
  • •Gozo joins Crystal Palace on a five-year deal.
Latest Updates
  • 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Crystal Palace complete another summer signing as youngster joins
  • 6:03 AMMLSsoccer.com — RSL to Crystal Palace: Zavier Gozo achieves marquee transfer - MLSsoccer.com
  • 11:09 PMYahoo Sports — Real Salt Lake’s Zavier Gozo transfers to Crystal Palace, signs 5-year deal
  • 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Crystal Palace land highly rated US prospect Zavier Gozo
  • 10:31 PMESPN Soccer — U.S. youth Gozo, 19, seals move to Crystal Palace
  • 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Real Salt Lake transfer Zavier Gozo to Crystal Palace
  • 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT rising star Zavier Gozo moves to Crystal Palace from Real Salt Lake
  • 9:26 PMBBC News — Crystal Palace transfer news: United States prospect Zavier Gozo joins on five-year contract - BBC
What they're saying
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As 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 quickly points out that one person above all is responsible for the 19-year-ol…

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Crystal Palace have completed the signing of attacker Zavier Gozo from MLS side Real Salt Lake.The 19-year-old has signed a five-year contract in south London, subject to international clearance, and ...

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By Cal MeachemTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: TransferReal Salt Lake have transferred homegrown winger Zavier Gozo to English Premier League side Crystal Palace, the club announced Tuesday.The 19-year-old U...

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