New signing Michael Olise will be a top player, according to Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira.
London-born Olise, 19, has signed a five-year contract with Palace after they paid Reading FC 9.3 Million Euros.
“He’s got the eye for goal,” remarked the new Palace boss Vieira about his first signing.
“He’s got the talent to create chances for his teammates. He can see the pass and he can deliver it. He’s got a really good technical ability to make something happen during a game.
“I think [my role] is to make him do what he’s doing best: enjoying his football on the field, scoring goals, going forwards and playing with personality. He’s got that in his locker.
“This is a really good signing for us.”
Olise himself said he is up to the challenge in the English top league.
“It’s a big moment: Premier League football. The Premier League is known to be the top league in the world, so it’s definitely going to be a lot tougher but nothing that I’m not ready for,” said the left footer.
“I like to express myself – to have fun. I’m creative, [like] dribbling and [I’m] just free, really… Last season was my main season where I was contributing to the team and helping them in our fight.
“That season was a good one. [Palace] are a good Premier League team – it’s a club where you’re free to express yourself.
“[I hope to] push to win as many games and see where that takes us.”
