James McCarthy will be a good addition to Crystal Palace’s squad, but doubts remain over his long-term impact.
The midfielder has completed his move to Selhurst Park, with the club’s official website confirming the news on Wednesday night.
McCarthy joins from Everton, hoping to rebuild his career after falling out of favour under Marco Silva.
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The 28-year-old’s arrival is an undoubted positive for Palace, with Roy Hodgson looking to bolster his squad ahead of a taxing Premier League season.
Although McCarthy’s stock has fallen in recent times, it is easy play down the quality he possesses.
As a teenager, he was linked with moves to some of the top teams in the country, but he eventually joined Wigan Athletic in order to earn regular playing time.
His box-to-box quality can add another dimension to Palace’s midfield, and despite suffering a broken leg in 2017/18, he still has enough left in the tank to be an influential presence.
There are doubts over McCarthy’s long-term impact because of his injury woes, but in the short-term, he can be an effective figure who helps Palace pull clear of danger.
