Brennan Johnson takes his first photo as a Crystal Palace player after the £33.5m move was completed today. The Welsh winger sealed a club-record transfer from Tottenham Hotspur on January 2, 2026. Palace paid around £35 million, with some reports calling it £33.5 million upfront. Johnson posed for pictures with his agents from Unique Sports Group after signing.
The deal wrapped up quickly in the January window. Palace made Johnson their top target to add pace and goals up front.
He signed a four-and-a-half-year contract at Selhurst Park. Manager Oliver Glasner praised the club’s owners for getting it done fast.
Johnson, 24, joined Tottenham from Nottingham Forest in 2023 for £47.5 million. He scored 27 goals in 107 games there. Last season stood out.
He finished as top scorer with 18 goals and netted the winner in the Europa League final against Manchester United. That gave Spurs their first trophy in years.
This season felt different. New coach Thomas Frank used him less. Johnson started only six Premier League games. He wanted regular minutes ahead of the 2026 World Cup with Wales.
Palace saw their chance. They beat interest from Bournemouth and others. Johnson talked with Glasner and liked the plans. He said he admired the club and felt excited to join now.
The move breaks Palace’s old record of £27 million for Christian Benteke in 2016. For Tottenham, it’s a loss on the fee but frees space for new signings.
Johnson could play soon. Palace visit Newcastle on Sunday. If paperwork clears, he might make the squad.
Fans welcomed the news. Many see his speed fitting Palace’s counter-attacks. They compete in the league and Conference League this term.
Johnson has 42 caps for Wales with seven goals. He stays in London, which helped his choice.
His agents at Unique Sports Group handled the talks. Photos showed him smiling in Palace colours.
This transfer shakes things up early in the window. Palace show ambition. Tottenham look to rebuild their attack.
Johnson thanked Spurs in a message. He called the Europa goal a highlight. Now he starts fresh across the city.
Palace sit mid-table but push for Europe again. Adding Johnson boosts options, especially with injuries and cup games.
The deal shows how players seek playtime at this stage. Johnson picks a spot to shine. As the season rolls on, eyes turn to his first game in red and blue.
