Over four hours after the EFL transfer window closed, Crystal Palace have announced the signing of Jack Butland from Stoke.
The goalkeeper signs a three-year deal with the Eagles, who have bought five players in the transfer window.
The 27-year-old renews his relationship with manager Roy Hodgson who handed him his England debut in 2012.
Butland has represented England on nine occasions but has not featured in the Premier League since he was relegated with Stoke in 2018.
“I’m very happy that the club has managed to acquire the signature of Jack to join us and compete for a place amongst our goalkeepers at the club,” said Hodgson.
“Jack is a player that I worked with for four years at England. I’ve always believed in Jack’s potential.”
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“I am aware that his last spell at Stoke hasn’t been the happiest one for him but I sincerely believe that with his qualities, coming to a new club will enable him to resurrect his career and show once again what a good goalkeeper he is.”
Speaking to the Crystal Palace website, Butland added: “I am extremely happy. It has been a crazy and stressful day but I am glad to have got it over the line.
“It will be great to see and work with Roy again. He gave me the most important moment in my career and that is one I am forever grateful for.”
Stoke have been doing their own business on deadline day with Southampton glovesman Angus Gunn joining Michael O’Neill’s side on a season-long loan.
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