Christantus Uche: To play in the Premier League is a big dream for me
It's now official, Christantus Uche has joined Crystal Palace – and by playing in the Premier League the Nigeria international says he will have fulfilled a lifelong dream. The attacker has arrived in South London on a one-year loan deal after impressing for Getafe in La Liga throughout last season. Upon joining the club, Uche told Palace TV: "Crystal Palace is a team that every young man wants to play for, it's a perfect match for me. I know that I can bring something and I know that I can grow from this. "[To play in the] Premier League was a dream, it's been a big dream for me. Since I was a kid I was watching Premier League all the time, and praying one day that I would play in the Premier League. "I can't wait to step out at Selhurst Park. That's the moment I'm looking forward to. I can't wait for them to cheer my name on, for me to get started and be happy." When asked what he will bring to Oliver Glasner's squad, Uche believes he will prove a perfect fit for the current group. "I'm here to bring play, dedication and hard work into the team. I'm here to make the team achieve what belongs to them. "I know that I will bring a lot of things to the team. The team believes in me and I believe in the team."
September 2, 2025
Christantus Uche: To play in the Premier League is a big dream for me
It's now official, Christantus Uche has joined Crystal Palace – and by playing in the Premier League the Nigeria international says he will have fulfilled a lifelong dream.
The attacker has arrived in South London on a one-year loan deal after impressing for Getafe in La Liga throughout last season.
Upon joining the club, Uche told Palace TV: "Crystal Palace is a team that every young man wants to play for, it's a perfect match for me. I know that I can bring something and I know that I can grow from this.
"[To play in the] Premier League was a dream, it's been a big dream for me. Since I was a kid I was watching Premier League all the time, and praying one day that I would play in the Premier League.
"I can't wait to step out at Selhurst Park. That's the moment I'm looking forward to. I can't wait for them to cheer my name on, for me to get started and be happy."
When asked what he will bring to Oliver Glasner's squad, Uche believes he will prove a perfect fit for the current group.
"I'm here to bring play, dedication and hard work into the team. I'm here to make the team achieve what belongs to them.
"I know that I will bring a lot of things to the team. The team believes in me and I believe in the team."