Crystal Palace have now been told that Malcolm Ebiowei is just as talented as Real Madrid wonderkid Endrick.
It was Colin Kazim-Richards who made the claim when speaking on the Filthy Fellas podcast.
So, what was said about Crystal Palace No.23 Malcolm Ebiowei? Let’s take a look…
Malcolm Ebiowei compared to Endrick
Well, Dougie Freedman signed the England U20 international on a free transfer after the 20-year-old’s contract at Derby County expired back in June 2022.
Ebiowei has largely been playing in the academy since moving to south London, making ten appearances for the U21 side while also spending time on loan at Hull City.
Now – however – Crystal Palace have been told that they are sitting on a prospect who is just as talented as Endrick, who recently joined Real Madrid from Palmeiras in a €70m (£60m) deal.
Kazim-Richards said: “I was speaking to Malcolm the other day. He can (go all the way). If Malcolm was abroad, and he had a different name – let’s say he had a Brazilian name or he had a Colombian name – he would get bought for the same money as Endrick.”
That is quite the statement – to say the least.
Malcolm Ebiowei will hopefully get a chance at Crystal Palace
Ebiowei is quite clearly talented – Freedman actually beat Manchester United to the winger’s signature when signing him back in June 2022.
Unfortunately, the Lambeth-born prospect found game time hard to come by under Patrick Vieira out on the right wing amid the emergence of Michael Olise.
Then, Roy Hodgson – who seemingly has little interest in fielding young talents at Selhurst Park – arrived, which came as another blow to Ebiowei’s development in senior football.
Nevertheless, Ebiowei fortunately remains a Crystal Palace player, and he could still have a very bright future in SE25 depending on who replaces the 76-year-old this summer.
Hopefully, the Londoner fulfils his vast potential in red and blue.
