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Crystal Palace defender JD Canavut has revealed why joining the Eagles despite widespread doubt is worth it, as the 19-year-old has established himself in the Premier League following the departure of Marc Guhi.

Talking to Foot MercatoCanavot explained how the guarantee of playing time and Oliver Glasner’s project convinced him to make the move.

Canavot has been speaking about life at Crystal Palace as he begins to establish himself as Marc Guhi’s replacement at Selhurst Park.

He joined the Eagles from Toulouse, France in September. For approximately €23m. At the time he was seen as a replacement for Marc Guhy, who was heavily linked with an exit the previous summer.

That exit did not occur until the January transfer window, when the England international joined Manchester City. His departure opened the door for Canavot, who has now played every minute of Palace’s last three Premier League games. This included a standout performance in the 3–1 win over Tottenham.

Why did Crystal Palace appeal to Canvote?

The move to Crystal Palace was not the path many expected for the defender. In fact, when this happened, some people questioned this step. However, the 19-year-old did not listen to him.

“The project presented to me was very simple: you would play from the first season, He said.

“I was told I would get playing time, and we are talking about a club that has produced players like Olise, Eze and other young talents in recent years.

“Naturally, it appealed to me. I also talked to coach Glasner: a top coach. He had done some great things with his previous clubs, especially in Frankfurt where he won the Europa League. For me, everything looked good.

“I spent a year at Toulouse and then went straight to the Premier League. For some people, it may seem an illogical choice, because they would have gone to Germany, a league that is good for French players and youngsters. But the Premier League is what I wanted.”

Learning from Guhi and studying Saliba

Guhi’s departure in January created an immediate opportunity for Canavot, but also significant pressure. The former Palace captain led the club to its first major trophy. He also established himself at the club as one of the league’s most reliable centre-backs.

Guéhi was very willing to offer his advice to the man who is seen as his replacement, something Canavot appreciates.

“Mark is a top player. He’s incredibly good,” He added.

“He talked to me a lot, he gave me advice because we are both central defenders. He is the defender I look up to the most along with William Saliba. They are the ones who have the same style as me.”

Canavot has started each of Palace’s last three league games since Guhi’s exit. The defender has completed the full 90 minutes on every occasion.

He is not being asked to replace his predecessor overnight, but the responsibility he is already taking on suggests Crystal Palace’s long-term plan is quietly taking shape.

Despite his young age, there is a lot of promise already displayed and Eagles fans have another player to look forward to.

AZ Alkmaar’s Troy Parrott says he turned down Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Celtic for Tottenham Hotspur.

football international have published a detailed interview with the striker, who talks about previous interest from Everton, Wolves and Celtic.

The Republic of Ireland international joined Tottenham’s academy from Belvedere in 2017. He spent seven years at the north London club and left the Eredivisie side in July 2024. Later that year, Parrott admitted that he is not disappointed Over the Spurs exit.

Everton, Wolves and Celtic were keen

Before his move to Spurs, the Toffees, Wolves and Celtic Park side all wanted to sign him.

VI explains that the 24-year-old started boxing at the age of seven while he also played Gaelic football at an early age.

The Dutch magazine was curious as to when the former Tottenham man decided to choose football.

Responding to that he said: “It was very quick. In my first season, I played in central midfield at Stella Maris, a local club. Soon after, I moved to a slightly bigger club, Belvedere FC, and I became a striker there. Less running, more scoring: I liked it immediately.”

His development at the Irish club attracted the attention of Tottenham, Everton, Wolves and Celtic. Apart from these clubs, the frontman also had trials at Manchester City and Aston Villa and may have been rejected by both of these clubs.

Why Tottenham over Everton, Wolves and Celtic

The current AZ Alkmaar star had to choose between North London, Everton, Wolves and Celtic. He explains what motivated him to choose Spurs over the other three clubs.

“And I turned out to be good at it. From a young age I was asked by foreign clubs to do internships. I played for Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Celtic.” The parrot explained.

“A few clubs rejected me, but in the end, I had to choose between Spurs, Everton, Wolves and Celtic. Tottenham gave me the best feeling. I felt incredibly welcome there, which is especially important at a young age.”

Parrott played only four matches for Spurs, who sent him on loan to a few clubs before selling him to AZ Alkmaar. He has so far scored 43 goals and provided 11 assists in 73 matches for the Eredivisie team.