Overview

• Chadi Riad, 20, signed a five-year contract with Crystal Palace after an impressive season on loan at Real Betis.
• Riad is Palace's first signing under new manager Oliver Glasner, who took over in February.
• The Moroccan international scored his first goal for his country in a recent World Cup qualifier against Congo.
• Riad aims to follow the growth trajectory of Palace's young talents and strengthen the team's defense.
• His signing comes as a strategic move amid uncertainties about the future of England defender Marc Guehi.