Tottenham Hotspur have announced the departure of Brennan Johnson. The 24-year-old forward, whom the Lilywhites signed from Nottingham Forest in September 2023 for £47.5m, has joined Crystal Palace in a club-record deal.
Johnson featured 106 times for Spurs, scoring 27 goals and providing 18 assists. The Wales international helped Tottenham win the UEFA Europa League in May 2025, finding the net from close range in the final at the San Mames Stadium.
During Ange Postecoglou's spell in charge, Johnson played a key role in the side. Despite his impressive performances, recording at least 15 direct goal contributions in each of his previous two Premier League campaigns, the Welshman struggled to force himself into Thomas Frank's starting lineup.
While Johnson appeared 22 times for the Dane, he only played about 900 minutes. Frank preferred Mohammed Kudus, whom Tottenham signed from West Ham for an initial £50m in July 2025.
football.london understands Johnson was informed by the hierarchy that he was surplus to requirements on New Year's Eve. The Welshman attracted interest from the likes of Bournemouth, Everton, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United before the Eagles swooped in and secured his signature.
It's understood that Crystal Palace forked out £35m for Johnson, who Steve Parish has described as an 'exciting young talent'. Speaking to club media, the Eagles chairman said: "I’m delighted that Brennan has joined us at Crystal Palace.
"An exciting young talent with an excellent recent record in domestic, continental and international football. We feel we are the perfect place for Brennan to continue his already impressive journey, and his arrival bolsters our attacking options in what is proving our busiest season to date, competing on numerous fronts including, for the first time, in Europe."
Oliver Glasner has claimed Johnson will be a 'valuable addition'. The Palace head coach said: "I’m really delighted that Brennan has joined the club. He arrives very early in the window, so credit to the club for making this happen so quickly.
"Brennan will give us options in our attacking play with his pace and goalscoring ability and with all the upcoming games he will be a valuable addition to the squad."
Meanwhile, Johnson added: "I'm really excited and I'm really happy. Crystal Palace are such a great club, one that I've always admired. It's a great time for me to be here and join the journey that this club is on – I'm super excited."
Crystal Palace have confirmed that the former Tottenham winger, who has signed a four-and-a-half year deal, will be available for selection for Sunday afternoon's clash against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. Johnson will wear the number-11 shirt.
Shortly before the two clubs announced the move, Frank was asked to comment on Johnson's future. The Dane, who kept his cards close to his chest, said: "I think there are different scenarios.
"There are players that want to leave, there are players that are a little bit like, hmm, do they want to stay or do they want to leave? And then there are players that don't want to leave.
"And that is the three different cases you need to solve between the sports directors, head coach, player and agent. And hopefully in the most cases, everyone is happy in the end of the situation."