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Arsenal sign Eze from Crystal Palace after late deal
The move clears UEFA hurdles for Eze to feature in the Champions League this season.
Eberechi Eze moves to Arsenal from Crystal Palace as UEFA rules allow him to play in the Champions League after Palace's playoff appearance.
UEFA clears Eze to join Arsenal after Palace transfer
Arsenal completed a late swoop for Eberechi Eze, beating rivals to the Crystal Palace star after Tottenham cooled their interest. An injury to Kai Havertz had previously pushed Arsenal back into the market and helped seal the deal, with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano signaling the move with an Here We Go moment. Although Eze will play for Palace in a Conference League playoff, UEFA rules mean he can be registered for Arsenal in the Champions League group stage.
Palace manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed Eze will start in the Conference League playoff against Fredrikstad, which has fueled talk about whether he could be cup-tied. UEFA regulations allow a player to represent more than one club in the same season under certain conditions, and Palace’s playoff appearance means the switch can still see him feature for Arsenal in Europe’s elite competition if the timing aligns. Arsenal have also pursued other targets this summer, bringing in players including Kepa, Zubimendi, Norgaard, Gyokeres, and Madueke as they push to end a long title wait.
Key Takeaways
"They are committed to the team."
Glasner on Eze and Guehi staying focused
"Many of you were surprised Eze and Marc Guehi started against Chelsea."
Glasner notes surprise lineup.
"Fear not Arsenal fans as Eze will be fine to take part in Europe’s elite club competition this season."
Public reassurance about European participation.
"UEFA regulations allow for a player to represent more than one club per season."
Regulatory rule cited.
The deal shows how clubs stitch together risk and reward in a crowded transfer window. Arsenal acted quickly to plug a gap created by injuries and leveraged regulatory nuance to keep their Champions League ambitions intact. The arrangement underscores how European competition formats can shape signing strategies and force clubs to weigh short-term needs against long-term planning.
Beyond the mechanics, the transfer signals Arsenal’s intent to balance a deep squad with rising talent. Yet the risk remains that last-minute moves disrupt team chemistry or inflate price tags. In this window, more than one club’s destiny can hinge on a single playoff decision and a single ruling from the regulators.
Highlights
- They are committed to the team.
- Many of you were surprised Eze and Marc Guehi started against Chelsea.
- Fear not Arsenal fans as Eze will be fine to take part in Europe’s elite club competition this season.
- UEFA regulations allow for a player to represent more than one club per season.
The transfer window keeps delivering twists that could tilt the season.
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