England striker of Ghanaian descent, Eddie Nketiah has shared his joy after completing his transfer to English Premier League side Crystal Palace.

The Arsenal attacker sealed his move to the Eagles on Friday, August 30.

“Crystal Palace are delighted to announce the signing of Eddie Nketiah on a five-year deal from Arsenal.

“Growing up in Deptford, Nketiah returns to South London as an England international and an established goalscorer at the highest level,” Crystal Palace announced in an official statement.

Speaking in his first interview at the new club, Eddie Nketiah said he is excited and cannot wait to get going.

"It's amazing to sign for Crystal Palace – I'm excited to get going. Every time I come back to South London, it always puts a smile on my face, so it’s good to be back home,” Eddie Nketiah said as quoted on the website of Crystal Palace.

Eddie Nketiah is the fifth signing of Crystal Palace this summer.

The others are Chadi Riad, Daichi Kamada, Ismaïla Sarr and Maxence Lacroix.