Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Romain Esse from Millwall in an initial £12million deal.

Oliver Glasner has revealed that Romain Esse ’s “great character” was a major reason behind Crystal Palace ’s decision to sign the teenager from Millwall.

Millwall confirmed the departure of academy graduate Romain Esse as he left for bitter rivals Crystal Palace for a reported fee of £14.5 million. Crystal Palace will be only too pleased at their acquisition of the skilful 19-year-old;

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of teenage winger Romain Esse from Millwall. The England youth international has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal at Selhurst Park and will be available for selection for Palace’s Premier League match against Brentford on Sunday,

Romain Esse has spoken for the first time since completing a club-record £14.5m exit from Millwall to join South London rivals Crystal Palace. The Lambeth-born winger was confirmed on Saturday morning, with Esse penning a five-and-a-half-year deal at Selhurst Park.

Crystal Palace signed 19-year-old attacking midfielder Romain Esse from Millwall on Saturday. Esse signed a 5 ½-year contact with the Premier League club after scoring five goals for Millwall this season. Palace didn't release financial details but reports said the transfer fee was at least £12 million ($14.6 million).