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Crystal Palace complete loan signing of Benfica midfielder Erdal Rakip

Crystal Palace have signed Sweden Under 21 midfielder Erdal Rakip from Benfica on loan until the end of the season.

Rakip, who underwent a medical on Saturday after flying to London on Friday, joined Benfica from Malmo earlier this month and will now head to the Premier League.

He has won 11 caps for the Sweden U21s side, and his arrival will bolster the midfield ranks at Selhurst Park.

Crystal Palace have signed Sweden Under 21 midfielder Erdal Rakip from Benfica on loan
Crystal Palace have signed Sweden Under 21 midfielder Erdal Rakip from Benfica on loan
Rakip joined Benfica from Malmo earlier this month and will now head to Premier League
Rakip joined Benfica from Malmo earlier this month and will now head to Premier League

Eagles manager Roy Hodgson knows Rakip well after receiving positive reports from his former club Malmo.