Ben Chilwell returns to Crystal Palace: deal in place

Ben Chilwell is set to return to Crystal Palace after his spell at Strasbourg, according to Fabrizio Romano. The journalist says the key part is already locked in: agreement in place, and the remaining step is the paperwork.

Deal ready

As Fabrizio Romano notes, the move is beyond the negotiation stage. With an “agreement” reached, what’s left is the administrative process to get the transfer fully completed.

Back to Selhurst Park

For Crystal Palace, it’s a boost with a familiar profile for the Premier League, while Chilwell’s return represents a clear next chapter following his time in Strasbourg.

At the moment, the update focuses on the fact that the agreement exists and the paperwork is the only immediate hurdle—so the next cue should be the official confirmation once the documentation is done, per Romano’s report.