Crystal Palace have signed Timothy Fosu-Mensah on a season-long loan move from Manchester United.
The 19-year-old defender, who can also play in midfield, underwent a medical with the Eagles on Tuesday before finalising the touches on his loan move, which will see the Dutchman join Palace for the 2017-18 campaign.
Fosu-Mensah only signed a new contract at Old Trafford last October, which will tie him down to the Red Devils until June 2020, but he has been allowed to leave by Jose Mourinho to gain regular first-team football.
The 19-year-old joined United from Ajax in 2014 where he had played under Frank De Boer, who was appointed as Palace's new manager this summer.
He made his first-team debut against Arsenal and has made a total of 21 appearances for United.
De Boer confirmed plans on using a three-man defence at Palace this season, which would suit Fosu-Mensah well as he can play on the right of the three.
"The manager spoke to me about coming down to join 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," Fosu-Mensah said.
"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."
De Boer added: “Timothy is a player who has great pace and incredible physical ability. In today’s game you need players with strength and speed and is a player who can also play in midfield.
"I am seeing him in our system as a right centre back but he can also play full back in a 4-3-3."
