Former Wanderers goalkeeper Remi Matthews has joined Premier League side Crystal Palace on a free transfer.
Matthews has signed a two-year deal at Selhurst Park, becoming Patrick Vieira’s second signing since taking charge.
The goalkeeper arrived at the UniBol in 2018, initially on a loan deal from Norwich City before making the move permanent five months later.
He made 58 appearances for the Whites before leaving the club in the summer of 2020 at the end of his contract.
Following a season in League One with Sunderland, the 27-year-old is now heading to the Premier League.
Matthews’ latest move is no surprise given the Eagles were keen to sign him from Wanderers back in 2019, but the move was blocked by the club’s administrators.
“I can’t wait to get started,” the goalkeeper told Palace TV.
“I’m excited to work with Dean Kiely again because he helps me improve, and I’ve got two great goalkeepers to look up to in Vicente Guaita and Jack Butland.
“It’s great to be a part of it, and I’m really looking forward to it.”
Matthews joins the London club following the departure of Welsh international Wayne Hennessey, who spent seven years at Selhurst Park.
Palace chairman Steve Parish added: “Remi brings plenty of Football League experience with him and we are really pleased to add him to our goalkeeping ranks, where he will continue to develop under the tutelage of Dean Kiely alongside Vicente Guaita and Jack Butland.”