Crystal Palace have announced they have signed versatile Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah on a season-long loan deal.
Fosu-Mensah was keen to earn more first-team opportunities at Old Trafford this season but the situation has now changed and Jose Mourinho has allowed the youngster to get regular playing time at Palace.
The 19-year-old came through the Ajax academy when Frank de Boer was manager of the first team and will enable the new Palace boss to implement his playing style at Selhurst Park.
“The manager spoke to me about coming down to Crystal Palace and it was clear that he wanted me to be part of his squad which as a player gives you a great feeling straight away,” he told Palace’s official website. “I must now repay that back by putting in some good performances for the club.
“I am only 19 years old and still have a lot to learn and therefore getting the opportunity to play more games on a regular basis will help my development.”
Fosu-Mensah is still highly thought of by Mourinho and the hope is that the Dutchman can return to Old Trafford and be Antonio Valencia’s long-term successor.
However, last season the teen only played 96 minutes in the Premier League and 96 minutes of Europa League football.
