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100 Years of Selhurst Park

## South London and Proud

> Exciting teenage talent Esse joined Palace in January 2025 on a five-and-a-half-year contract, after two years starring in the Championship with Millwall.

Esse first joined Millwall’s academy at the age of just nine-years-old back in 2014, having previously trialled with Chelsea. The winger had been with the Lions for over a decade, until his switch across South London to Palace.

Born in Lambeth and raised in nearby Peckham and Bermondsey, Esse was surrounded by talented footballers. 

While honing his craft, he attended St Thomas the Apostle College for five years, whose alumni includes plenty of professional footballers: Ademola Lookman, Nigel Quashie, Nyron Nosworthy and Danny Haynes.

Despite joining Palace at just 19-years-old, Esse already has over two years of senior football under his belt, starting all but one of Millwall’s Championship matches in 2024/25 before his move.

A landmark moment in his fledging career arrived on the opening day of 2023/24: only minutes after entering the action from the bench away at Middlesbrough, Esse curled home a stunning first-time effort into the top corner to win the match.

Esse has also already left his mark on the international scene: an England Under-18 debut came back in March 2023, the winger appearing in a 2-1 win over Croatia.

By September of that year, Esse had been promoted to the Under-19s side and, just 18 months later, had managed to score at three different levels of youth international football.

The highlight was a stunning individual effort in a 4-0 win over Germany for the Under-20s in the Euro Elite League, a goal which summed up his natural ability: collecting the ball on the edge of the area, evading challenges, before managing to curl the ball into the far corner.

Moments of this ilk will bring the Selhurst Park faithful to their feet, hopefully for a long time to come.

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Romain Esse's First Day | BTS

The talented 19-year-old completed his move to the Eagles from Millwall in the morning, having proven himself as a leading light in this season's Championship, recording five goals and an assist for the Lions.

Esse has signed a five-and-a-half year deal with Palace, and will be available for selection from Sunday's match against Brentford at Selhurst Park, with [**limited tickets still available for the game**](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/tickets/crystal-palace-brentford-ticket-details-january-2025/) for Members and Season Ticket Holders.

But before that, Esse enjoyed shooting his signing headshots and video, before heading over to London Stadium to meet his new teammates after their 2-0 win over West Ham United, and then on to the training ground for some more introductions.

**Watch all the events unfold in our Palace TV video above!**

It's certainly been a few days to savour for Romain Esse and Crystal Palace Football Club – and you can go behind the scenes of all the action below!

Behind the scenes: Esse's first days at Palace

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The exciting teenage talent made the switch to the Eagles last week from Millwall, where he shone in the Championship, recording five goals and an assist already this season.

Esse can now be added to FPL squads worldwide, with his initial price set at a promising **£5.0m** – excellent value for a difference-maker categorised as a **Midfielder** in the game.

The 19-year-old could be line to make his Palace debut against Brentford at Selhurst Park this coming Sunday, with [limited tickets still available for the game](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/tickets/crystal-palace-brentford-ticket-details-january-2025/) for Members and Season Ticket Holders.

Nevertheless, Esse’s talent is set to light up Selhurst Park for years to come, having penned a five-and-a-half year deal with the club.

**Find out more about Palace’s latest signing below!**

Crystal Palace’s newest arrival Romain Esse is now available for selection in Fantasy Premier League – and his price has duly been revealed!

Esse’s Fantasy Premier League price – revealed!

Season Ticket Holders and Members can [**join the waiting list by clicking here**](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/EDP/Event/Index/415?position=&utm_source=website&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=AwayTickets-WebStory21.01.25), with two tickets available to book per client reference number.

**You are urged to read the below information in full before purchasing tickets.**

Join the waiting list

Supporters must have a Season Ticket, Season Ticket+ or Membership to purchase for these games. Members can take advantage of a whole host of benefits, including priority ticket access for selected Members. [**Grab yours here**](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/memberships/)!

### Ticket Details

**All tickets for this fixture are via digital download to your Apple or Google Wallet.**

If you are unable to use digital tickets, please email [boxoffice@cpfc.co.uk](mailto:boxoffice@cpfc.co.uk) **as soon as you have purchased your ticket**; they will then arrange for your ticket to be collected at Old Trafford.

Manchester United only allow PA tickets in certain areas of their stadium; for away fans, these are located at the back of our allocation. PA tickets are not allowed outside this area of the stadium.

### Sales Phases

**All sale phases are subject to availability.** *One ticket per client reference number.*

Unless stated otherwise, supporters can purchase **online from 10:00** on the below dates, and via **all other methods from 14:00**.

- **Wednesday, 8th January:** Season Ticket Holders and Members with 8,000+ Loyalty Points
- **Thursday, 9th January:** Season Ticket Holders and Members with 5,000+ Loyalty Points
- **Friday, 10th January:** Season Ticket Holders and Members with 3,000+ Loyalty Points
- **Friday, 10th January –** *17:30 online only, then Monday, 13th January 09:00 via all other methods*: Season Ticket+ Holders (no Loyalty Points requirements)
- **Monday, 13th January:** Season Ticket Holders and Members (no Loyalty Points requirements)
- **Tuesday, 14th January**: Season Ticket Holders and Members can purchase two tickets per client reference number, i.e. an additional ticket, or two if they haven't bought already.

### Prices

- **Adult:** £30
- **Senior:** £28
- **Under-21:** £28
- **Under-18:** £25

### Coach Travel

There will be **three** supporters coaches travelling from Selhurst Park.

Tickets will cost £55 per person with a departure time of 07:00 GMT.

### Match Details

- Sunday, 2nd February
- 14:00 GMT
- Premier League
- Old Trafford

Tickets for Crystal Palace’s away Premier League match at Manchester United (Sunday, 2nd February, 14:00 GMT) are now sold out, with a waiting list now open for all Season Ticket Holders and Members.

Manchester United away tickets sold out - waiting list now open

Manchester United v Crystal Palace (2025-02-02)

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Behind the scenes: Esse's first days at Palace

Esse’s Fantasy Premier League price – revealed!

Manchester United away tickets sold out - waiting list now open

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Latest Videos

Romain Esse's First Day | BTS

U21 Match Highlights: Crystal Palace 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

The Full 90: Crystal Palace U21s v Wolverhampton Wanderers U21s | Palace TV+

Clarissa Larisey's first day at Palace

WSL Highlights: Arsenal 5-0 Palace

Kaminski on WSL defeat at Meadow Park

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Behind the scenes: Esse's first days at Palace

Esse’s Fantasy Premier League price – revealed!

Manchester United away tickets sold out - waiting list now open

24/25 Training & Travel

Latest Videos

Romain Esse's First Day | BTS

U21 Match Highlights: Crystal Palace 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

The Full 90: Crystal Palace U21s v Wolverhampton Wanderers U21s | Palace TV+

Clarissa Larisey's first day at Palace

WSL Highlights: Arsenal 5-0 Palace

Kaminski on WSL defeat at Meadow Park

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