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Michael Olise passnotes: Patrick Vieira's first signing as Crystal Palace manager could be a gem

Michael Olise is now a Crystal Palace player, and for only £8million, a sentence that will cause as much dismay in Berkshire as it will excitement in South London.

The 19-year-old attacking midfielder signed a five-year contract with the club on Thursday, joining from Reading and in doing so becoming the first signing of new manager Patrick Vieira's tenure at Selhurst Park.

So what will the precocious star bring to Vieira's side, how will he fit in and what can fans expect?

Below, Sportsmail runs the rule over the talented teenager who could be spearheading the Eagles attack in no time at all.