Crystal Palace have agreed to sign Daniel Muñoz, a right-back from Genk for a fee of £8.5 million.
Daniel Muñoz is a Colombian right-back he began his career in his native country, earning a move to Atlético Nacional, the nation’s most successful side. He moved to Europe in 2020, heading to Belgium to join Genk and winning the Belgian Cup the same season.
His international debut followed in 2021, and he has since notched up 23 caps for Los Cafeteros, including in Colombia’s run to the semi-finals of the Copa America where they narrowly lost on penalties to Lionel Messi’s Argentina He will become Palace’s second Colombian player, alongside international teammate Jefferson Lerma
He arrived for a medical on Friday and his deal will include a sell-on clause. The deal runs until 2027 with an option for a further year.
Chairman Steve Parish said: “We are delighted to welcome a player of Daniel’s quality and character to the club.
“He has experience at the highest level for club and country, and he possesses an impressive record going forwards for a full-back. I am certain his ability, athleticism and tenacity will be a huge boost to the squad for the remainder of the season, and beyond.”
Munoz has built a reputation across the continent for combining his defensive duties with an attacking prowess going forwards, scoring seven goals and providing two assists in 2023/24 so far.
Muñoz said: “It’s a pleasure for me to be here at such a historic club, such a big club as Crystal Palace. I’m very excited, very happy, and I can’t wait to be on the pitch.
“I think it’s a dream come true for me and I hope to be up to the task.”
Everyone at Palace would like to welcome Daniel to south London and wish him the very best for his career in red and blue.
