Contrary to recent social media speculation, Crystal Palace will not receive any additional financial benefit from Eberechi Eze’s transfer to Arsenal if the Gunners clinch the Premier League title. Reports from Football.london clarify that the move, completed in August 2025 for an initial fee of £67.5 million, includes only £7.5 million in add-ons, none of which are tied to winning the league championship.
Fans had circulated claims that Palace could earn up to £10 million in bonuses should Arsenal secure the title at Selhurst Park on May 24. However, these rumors are unfounded. The add-ons in the deal are linked to other performance-related criteria that were considered achievable by Palace when the agreement was finalized.
Eze’s transfer involved his previous release clause of £67.5 million, which had expired before Tottenham and Arsenal stepped up their interest. Arsenal’s swift action and willingness to match the clause value won the race for the England international. Additionally, Eze’s personal attachment to the club he supported as a child and where he spent time in the youth setup before being released at 13 played a key role in his decision to join the Gunners.