Chadi Riad closes in on Crystal Palace switch

Chadi Riad closes in on Crystal Palace switch

Morocco defender Chadi Riad is set to undergo a medical with Crystal Palace ahead of a move to the Premier League club.

The 20-year-old Barcelona centre-back excelled while on loan with Real Betis last season.

He played 30 games in all competitions as Betis ended their LaLiga campaign in seventh place.

Riad is set to join the Eagles in a 14million move.

The player has two caps for Morocco and has been included in the most recent squad to do duty against Zambia and the Republic of Congo in upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

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