Crystal Palace swoop in on Jefferson Lerma following midfielder's Bournemouth exit
Jefferson Lerma admitted he is 'excited by this new opportunity' after signing a deal with Crystal Palace.
Jefferson Lerma.<p>Crystal Palace have agreed terms with Colombia midfielder Jefferson Lerma on a three-year deal. </p>
<p>The 28-year-old will join the Eagles on July 1 when his current Bournemouth contract ends.</p>
<p>"I am very happy and excited by this new opportunity," Lerma told the official Palace website.</p>
<p>"Crystal Palace has good players and a good team, and I want to help with every objective the club has next season."</p>
<p>Palace chairman Steve Parish said: "Jefferson is a strong addition to our squad.</p>
<p>"He is a proven performer at Premier League level, and his combative and competitive nature will endear him to the Palace fans."</p>
<p>Lerma made a £25million switch to Bournemouth from Levante in August 2018 and made 184 appearances in five seasons with the Cherries. He has won 33 caps for Colombia.</p>
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