Christantus Uche Completes Deadline Day Move to Crystal Palace
Iwuchukwu Victoria C.
Posted On September 2, 2025
Crystal Palace have secured the signing of Nigerian forward Christantus Uche on deadline day in a deal worth £18 million, following the completion of his medicals. The move marks another big step in the 22-year-old’s remarkable rise through European football.
Uche’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring. In 2022, he was playing in the Spanish sixth division with Moralo B before earning a move to La Liga 2 side Ceuta in 2023 for just €800. That deal has now turned out to be a jackpot for Ceuta, as the club is set to pocket €2 million in sell-on fees from his transfer to the Premier League.
In 2024, Uche joined La Liga outfit Getafe for €500,000, where his performances quickly caught attention across Europe. Now, just a year later, Crystal Palace have snapped him up in a deal that underlines his rapid development and growing reputation.
For Uche, this move represents not just a personal milestone but also another addition to the list of Super Eagles stars making their mark in the Premier League.
