Crystal Palace have completed a last-gasp loan deal for Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi, BBC Sport have confirmed.
The striker has moved to Selhurst Park on a temporary basis until the end of the season, having got a transfer over the line in the dying moments of Deadline Day.
Batshuayi had been on loan at Valencia this season, but his time in Spain was cut short midway through the campaign.
It is an exciting signing for Palace, who have been badly in need of bringing in a goalscorer of genuine pedigree.
The likes of Christian Benteke and Connor Wickham been unreliable in terms of both fitness and consistency.
Palace chairman Steve Parish spoke of his delight at the signing of Batshuayi:
This is a fantastic signing for Crystal Palace.
Michy is a player we’ve long admired, and I’m delighted that we’ve finally managed to get him in a red and blue shirt.
He will be a magnificent addition to our squad.
The 25-year-old has proven himself at the top level, particularly during an impressive spell at Borussia Dortmund, where he scored nine times in 14 appearances last season.
Batshuayi has also found the net 19 times at Chelsea, but he is not seen as part of their current plans.
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