Oxford United are delighted to announce the signing of Malcolm Ebiowei on a season-long loan from Crystal Palace.
The 20-year-old winger arrives from the Premier League club having spent the remainder of the 2023/24 season on loan with Belgian side RWD Molenbeek.
Capped three times at England Under-20 international level, Ebiowei was brought through at Chelsea, Arsenal, Rangers and Derby County’s Youth Academy, before signing for Palace in 2022.
An exciting and dynamic winger, Ebiowei will go straight into Des Buckingham’s group for the opening game of the Championship season against Norwich City.
Speaking after signing, he said: “I’m really excited to be here at Oxford United and I can’t wait to get going.
“I think this will be the place for me to really flourish as a player and I want to give my all for this badge.
“I want to have an important role and do everything I can to meet the ambitions of the football club and I am very excited for that first game against Norwich City and to meet the fans.”
Des Buckingham, Head Coach, said: “There is real potential and excitement about the signing of Malcolm.
“Malcolm has been training with Crystal Palace throughout the summer and is ready to hit the ground running, and we are excited to see what he can offer when he steps onto the pitch.
“The wide areas are one area that we were keen to make additions to, and with Matt Phillips joining on Thursday, and now Malcolm, these signings will help us play the way we want to going forward.
“I have had some really good conversations with Malcolm before signing, and he is a player and person who is ready to learn and develop, and hopefully we can see the best of him this season.”
Ed Waldron, Head of Football Operations, said: “Malcolm is another extremely exciting addition to the group that we are creating.
“Bringing him in on loan, we feel this is the right environment for him to flourish and showcase the best of his abilities.
“He is an incredibly quick and exciting wide player, and his signing offers a strong mix of profiles to our wide area.”