Crystal Palace’s acquisition of Max Meyer could be the steal of the summer

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On Thursday, Crystal Palace announced the signing of highly-rated Schalke midfielder Max Meyer on a free transfer.

The acquisition of the 22-year-old on a three-year deal could be the steal of the summer, as Palace are acquiring the services of one of the brightest young midfielders in the world in a superb bargain.

The fact that Meyer chose the Eagles over reported interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, and Marseille reveals the tremendous piece of business done by the club.

The central midfielder broke through into professional football as a 17-year-old in 2013, and quickly became a regular for Schalke in both the Bundesliga and the Champions League.

Meyer has already racked up over 140 appearances for the German club, yet endured a public falling out with Schalke’s hierarchy and is available on a free transfer.

Earning his first senior international cap in 2014, Meyer had been prolific at youth levels for Germany and was an integral part of the side that won the silver medal at the 2016 Olympics.

The youngster is perfect for Crystal Palace due to his tremendous versatility in the centre of the pitch. He began his career as an attacking, advanced central midfielder yet has recently transitioned to a deep-lying, defensive playmaker.

Meyer’s creative abilities are remarkable, possessing sumptuous technical ability and a great eye for a pass.

The German has drawn the praise of Jurgen Klopp in the past and once was labelled the ‘German Messi.’

Roy Hodgson deserves credit for attracting Meyer to Selhurst Park, a marquee signing that could spark a domino effect in south London.

Once other players take note of Meyer’s switch, Palace will become a more desirable destination as footballers yearn to play alongside the talented German.

To lure a central midfielder of Max Meyer’s quality in a free transfer is possibly the deal of the summer, as Crystal Palace address a key position with a top-class German international.