Crystal Palace are looking to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window, with a deal for wonderkid Adam Wharton close. Here’s a look at who he is and his journey to Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace added more firepower to their squad with the signing of Adam Wharton during the January 2024 transfer deadline day.
The young midfielder joined from Championship outfit Blackburn Rovers for a fee worth a reported £22million – with add-ons.
The Eagles were hopeful that their track record of picking up players from the second tier and developing them into superstars could continue.
Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze are just two examples of this in the current squad.
So far, the youngster has managed to fit in seamlessly, quickly becoming one of the key players in the team.
With that said, here’s a look at everything you need to know about Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.
How old is Adam Wharton?
Adam Wharton was born on February 6th, 2004, which makes him 21 years old at the time of writing.
Adam Wharton height
Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton’s height is six feet and zero inches tall (183cm), which makes him relatively tall for a midfielder.
That height adds an extra physicality to his play, allowing the youngster to get involved defensively and keep hold of the ball in possession.
What position does Adam Wharton play?
Since making his breakthrough, Adam Wharton has featured as a midfielder that predominantly plays in a more defensive role in the centre of the pitch.
The 21-year-old has regularly played in a deeper role under Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner and may be a stalwart of the squad for years to come.
Where is Adam Wharton from?
Adam Wharton was born and raised in Blackburn, which is located in the north-west of England.
His hometown team, Blackburn Rovers, would play a huge part in developing the midfielder into the player he is today.
Wharton made his way through the ranks with the Rovers, developing in the youth teams, until he broke into the first-team.
The rise to notoriety has also brought about questions over Wharton’s international career, with appearances for England at under-19s, under-20s and under-21s already accomplished.
Adam Wharton squad number
Following his transfer in the January transfer window, Adam Wharton picked the number 20 for the back of his Crystal Palace shirt.
The midfielder joins the likes of Christian Benteke, Jonathan Williams and Edgar Davids to have worn that number for the Eagles.
Wharton has previously picked the number 23, 36 and 40 during his stay at Blackburn Rovers.
Adam Wharton transfer and contract
Crystal Palace landed Adam Wharton from Blackburn Rovers for a fee worth up to £22million, according to Sky Sports.
The midfielder signed a five-and-a-half-year deal upon joining the Eagles, meaning he is set to stay until the summer of 2029.
Adam Wharton potential
As with so many youngsters signed by Crystal Palace, Adam Wharton has been tipped to reach the very top of English football.
The Selhurst Park crowd will be able to watch the midfielder grow into that star, who Palace chairman Steve Parish has backed to hit his “undoubted potential”.
“I’m delighted that Adam, a player whose rapid development we have followed closely, has decided to join us at Crystal Palace,” Parish told the official club website when confirming the signing.
“Adam’s consistently impressive performances for Blackburn at such a young age have understandably caught the eye of many a club, but we believe Palace to be – as has so often been the case in recent years – the perfect place to harness his undoubted potential, and we look forward to working with him in the years ahead to do so.”
