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Matheus Franca: Crystal Palace sign Brazilian teenage forward from Flamengo

Crystal Palace have signed Brazilian forward Matheus Franca from Flamengo on a five-year contract.

The 19-year-old is a Brazil Under-20 international and has scored nine goals in 27 first-team games since making his Flamengo debut in December 2021.

Palace manager Roy Hodgson has been looking to bolster his attack after Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha left at the end of his contract to join Galatasaray in July.

"I'm very excited for my first game here at my new home, giving my best for my new team," added Franca.

"I hope all the supporters are happy with me coming here.