Michy Batshuayi has joined Crystal Palace on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
The 26-year-old returns to Selhurst Park following a successful loan spell in the 2018-19 campaign, when he scored 6 goals in 13 appearances.
Chelsea confirmed that the Belgium international had signed a one-year contract extension before the loan move.
Batshuayi has scored a total of 25 goals in 77 appearances for the Blues.
The £53m signing of Timo Werner adding to Tammy Abraham and Olivier Giroud already in the squad, means Batshuayi would have been the fourth-choice striker in Frank Lampard’s options.
Batshuayi told Crystal Palace’s website: “I feel like I’m home now, so it’s good. But I need to do a good season here, to work a lot with my teammates and I want to do my best here.
“It’s not my first time here. I know the teammates, I know the gaffer, I know how the club works here. For me, it’s the best decision.
“I’m happy, the coach is happy, my teammates are happy. Let’s get to work.”
Palace manager Roy Hodgson added: “I am very happy we have secured Michy on a season long loan. He made a great impact at the club in his previous loan spell, albeit only five months long, displaying a goal scoring threat which we very much needed at that time and we are confident he will produce again.
“As a player who will help to convert our chances in to goals, Michy will be another valuable addition to the two new signings we have made this summer. It’s another boost for the players and fans alike, and I’m sure everyone will join me in saying welcome back Michy.”
Batshuayi will wear number 23 shirt at Palace.
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