Zavier Gozo joins Crystal Palace from Real Salt Lake in record transfer
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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...
"Crystal Palace have completed the signing of teenage forward Zavier Gozo from MLS side Real Salt Lake for a reported $15m (£11.1m).The 19-year-old has signed a five-year contract in south London, ...
"Premier League side Crystal Palace signed Real Salt Lake's 19-year-old wing-back Zavier Gozo, the club announced on Tuesday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 10:40 PMCrystal Palace land highly rated US prospect Zavier Gozo
Crystal Palace have completed the signing of teenage forward Zavier Gozo from MLS side Real Salt Lake for a reported $15m (£11.1m).The 19-year-old has signed a five-year contract in south London, ...
- ESPN SoccerAug 18, 2026, 10:31 PMU.S. youth Gozo, 19, seals move to Crystal Palace
Premier League side Crystal Palace signed Real Salt Lake's 19-year-old wing-back Zavier Gozo, the club announced on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 9:39 PMReal Salt Lake transfer Zavier Gozo to Crystal Palace
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...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 9:35 PMUSMNT rising star Zavier Gozo moves to Crystal Palace from Real Salt Lake
The Real Salt Lake teenager is headed to the Premier League, joining Crystal Palace in a multimillion-dollar move.
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