Exclusive: Crystal Palace agree to sign Rylan Brownlie
Crystal Palace are set to sign Australian teenage sensation Rylan Brownlie on a free transfer, sources have told Football Insider.
Brownlie, 17, has been training with Palace recently after leaving Brisbane Roar in the summer.
The highly-rated forward has done enough during his training stint at Palace to be offered a deal by the Eagles and has agreed terms.
He came through the ranks in Brisbane and signed his first professional deal just last year, but left the A-League side in July 2024.
The teenager is now set to follow in the footsteps of his father, Royce, by playing in England.
Brownlie made 12 appearances in the A-League during the 2023-24 campaign, notching one goal and one assist.
He was just sixteen when he scored his first senior goal for Brisbane, becoming the club’s youngest-ever league scorer.
Crystal Palace move to sign teenage Australian star Brownlie
The 2007-born striker, who is not 18 until February 2025, stands at 5 foot 10 inches and is renowned for his power and pace.
Crystal Palace have moved to sign the striker on a permanent basis and he is likely to slot into their Under-18 side, which is among the best in England.
At the senior level, Oliver Glasner’s side took a big step clear of relegation danger with a crucial 1-0 away win at Ipswich on Tuesday (3 December).
The Croydon club are now three points above the drop zone after 14 games.
In other news, Palace plotting move to sign Man City star in January.
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