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Crystal Palace complete £2m deal for defender Jaroslaw Jach from Polish outfit Zaglebie Lubin

Polish central defender becomes Eagles second signing this month following the arrival of Erdal Rakip on loan from Benfica

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CRYSTAL PALACE have signed Jaroslaw Jach from Zaglebie Lubin for an undisclosed fee.

The Polish international centre-back has moved to Selhurst Park on a three-and-a-half year deal.

The 23-year-old defender makes the move to the Premier League after four-and-a half years in Poland’s top flight.

Jach has impressed this term making 20 appearances in all competitions and won his first international cap in November.

The big defender is Eagles boss Roy Hodgson’s second addition this month, following the arrival of Benfica midfielder Erdal Rakip on loan from Benfica.

Jach said: "This is a dream come true.

 Jaroslaw Jach made his senior Poland debut against Mexico last November
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Jaroslaw Jach made his senior Poland debut against Mexico last NovemberCredit: PA:Empics Sport
 ERdal Rakip has alos joined Crystal Palace this month
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ERdal Rakip has alos joined Crystal Palace this monthCredit: Rex Features

"The Premier League was the league I have followed since I was little and I always wanted to come and play here.

"I know it is the club from south London and has an outstanding manager, Roy Hodgson, who led team England in the past.

“Every game is a sell-out which is one of the greatest things."

Jach will go straight into squad to face West Ham at the London Stadium next Tuesday.

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