A source confirmed to ESPN that Crystal Palace is set to pay Real Salt Lake $15 million to acquire the contract of Zavier Gozo. Real Salt Lake will retain a sell-on percentage of 20-25% of Gozo's contract. Gozo has made 50 career appearances across all competitions, scoring 10 goals and adding eight assists. He was part of the U.S. U-20 squad that reached the quarterfinals at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he scored the opener in the Americans' 3-0 group stage victory over France.
This move follows several high-profile departures from Crystal Palace in the last 12 months, including defender Marc Guéhi to Manchester City, midfielder Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, and defender Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea. Gozo's signing could be a significant boost for the club, which has a history of investing in young talent under manager Pierre Sage. The 19-year-old is expected to be called up to the U.S. World Cup squad later this year.