Palace sign Franca on five-year deal

Crystal Palace have signed Flamengo's Matheus Franca on a five-year deal.

Palace have paid £26m for Franca, who is seen as a replacement for Wilfried Zaha.

The 19-year-old Brazilian becomes the Eagles' second signing of the summer, following Jefferson Lerma.

Franca said: "I’m very happy to be here. I hope I can bring good results for our supporters, for the other players and everybody else in the team.

"I’m very excited for my first game here at my new home, giving my best for my new team. I hope all the supporters are happy with me coming here. I bet it is going to be good for all of us."