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Chris Richards Leaves Bayern for Crystal Palace, Joins USMNT Contingent in Premier League

Chris Richards has become the latest young U.S. men’s national team player to secure a move to the Premier League, with the center back leaving Bayern Munich for Crystal Palace in a summer transfer worth a reported $15 million (with add-ons potentially taking it to $20 million).

The 22-year-old Richards, who spent the last season and a half on loan from Bayern to fellow Bundesliga club Hoffenheim, follows Brenden Aaronson (Leeds), Tyler Adams (Leeds) and Matt Turner (Arsenal) in securing moves to top-flight English clubs ahead of the World Cup, and he’ll play under an accomplished professional, with former France and Arsenal great Patrick Vieira at the helm of the Eagles.