Take a look at the most expensive transfer signings in the history of Crystal Palace, including some iconic deals.
Crystal Palace have been shrewd operators in the transfer market, often looking to maximise a profit with players bought low and sold high.
It means that, for all of Crystal Palace’s record transfer sales, there have been very few big signings in the market.
Steve Parish has looked to spend on occasion though, with the top ten signings including some more recent additions.
So with that said, here’s a look at the top ten most expensive signings for Crystal Palace in the club’s history.
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Crystal Palace’s most expensive transfer signings ever
10 – Odsonne Edouard – £14m
After an impressive stint at Celtic, in which he scored 87 goals in 179 appearances, Crystal Palace shelled out £14million to sign striker Odsonne Edouard.
The Frenchman had shown promising signs in Scotland, following a youth career at PSG that had him touted for the top.
A transfer switch in January 2021 came with hopes that his form would carry over to the Premier League, but he has struggled to do so at this moment in time.
9 – Chadi Riad – £14m
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner saw his defensive options bolstered in the summer of 2024 as his side picked up Chadi Riad from Barcelona for £14million.
The Moroccan international cemented himself as a top-level centre-back in his time on loan at Real Betis, leading to his switch to Selhurst Park.
8 – Dean Henderson – £15m
In August 2023, the Eagles made the bold move to add another impressive goalkeeper to their squad by signing Dean Henderson.
The shotstopper joined from Manchester United for a fee worth £15million, making some important contributions in his first season at the club.
7 – Joachim Andersen – £15.4m
Joachim Andersen joined Crystal Palace in July 2021 after his loan spell at Fulham and has been a stalwart at the back ever since.
The Danish international has even captained the club on some occasions, showing leadership in the absence of Joel Ward.
6 -Eberechi Eze – £15.6m
Dougie Freedman has shown an ability to pick up bargain signings from the Championship and Eberechi Eze is the epitome of that.
Crystal Palace paid just £15.6million to land the winger from QPR in 2020, who has since progressed to become a standout star for the team.
5 – Adam Wharton – £18m
Palace dipped back into the Championship market in January 2024, landing midfielder Adam Wharton from Blackburn Rovers.
While he is just at the start of his career at Selhurst Park, his impressive performances have made the £18million price tag seem a bargain.
4 – Cheick Doucoure – £19.8m
Midfielder Cheick Doucoure made the £19.8million move to Crystal Palace from RC Lens in July 2022.
The Mali international showed his quality in the two seasons he has spent so far, landing a new contract until 2029.
3 – Marc Guehi – £20.5m
Since his £20.5million move from Chelsea, Marc Guehi has cemented himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League at Crystal Palace.
The England international has shown his ability on the biggest stage and at just 24 years old, he still has his peak years ahead of him.
2 – Mamadou Sakho – £26m
Crystal Palace paid out a huge £26million to sign defender Mamadou Sakho from Liverpool in the 2017 summer transfer market.
The centre-back made 75 appearances for the Eagles, scoring one goal in a four-year stay at the club.
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1 – Christian Benteke – £27m
The record signing for Crystal Palace is currently held by Christian Benteke, who joined the club in August 2016 from Liverpool for a fee worth £27million.
The striker became something of an icon at Selhurst Park, making 177 appearances, scoring 37 goals and assisting 11.
His six-year stay at Palace saw him play many roles, from guaranteed starter to impact substitute, showing some of his quality in that time.
