Jefferson Lerma to join Crystal Palace after Bournemouth exit

The 28-year-old will join the Eagles on July 1 when his current Bournemouth contract ends.

"I am very happy and excited by this new opportunity," Lerma told the official Palace website.

"Crystal Palace has good players and a good team, and I want to help with every objective the club has next season."

Palace chairman Steve Parish said: "Jefferson is a strong addition to our squad.

"He is a proven performer at Premier League level, and his combative and competitive nature will endear him to the Palace fans."

Lerma made a £25million switch to Bournemouth from Levante in August 2018 and made 184 appearances in five seasons with the Cherries. He has won 33 caps for Colombia.