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Crystal Palace Secure Chilean Winger Dario Osorio from FC Midtjylland
9/2/2026, 2:02:58 AM
Background & Context
Darío Osorio, 22, began at Universidad de Chile, debuting in 2022 and earning 22 caps for Chile. He moved to FC Midtjylland on 31 August 2023 for about €5.2 million. Over three seasons he made 121 appearances, scoring 25 goals with 18 assists, and helped win the Danish Superliga and Cup. Midtjylland extended his contract in January 2026 to June 2030.
Transfer Details
Early-September 2026 talks saw Osorio absent from training. Reports differ on the financial structure:
- Cryptobriefing: loan with an obligation to buy for “over €26 million.”
- WeArePalace (citing Foot Mercato): €32 million deal, €2 million loan fee, €26 million guaranteed fee, rising to €30 million with bonuses.
- GiveMeSport: season-long loan, €30 million obligation, €2 million loan fee, €4 million add-ons.
All agree the deal includes an initial loan and a mandatory permanent transfer next summer. Universidad de Chile retains a 15 % sell-on clause from the 2023 sale.
Data & Statistics
- Midtjylland career: 121 apps, 25 goals, 18 assists; Superliga title (2023-24) and Goal of the Season (2024-25).
- 2025/26: 28 league apps, 6 goals, 6 assists; 8 goals and 10 assists in all competitions.
- 2026/27 (to date): 2 goals, 3 assists in 11 apps.
- International: 22 caps, 2 goals since 2022.
Official Statements & Responses
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish called Osorio a “hugely promising young player” and said the signing adds depth on the right flank after Daniel Muñoz’s departure.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I’m very excited to be here. It’s a dream I’ve had since I was a child to play in the Premier League – and I can’t wait to get out there and play.” — Steve Parish
Why It Matters / Impact
- Squad depth: Provides an alternative to right-back options and mirrors the style of former winger Michael Olise in Pierre Sage’s 3-4-3 system.
- Financial significance: A €26 million-plus fee would rank among the largest outbound Danish transfers, highlighting Midtjylland’s talent-development model.
- Market perception: The reported fee range shows Premier League appetite for versatile attackers from smaller European leagues.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Transfer fee: Reported guarantees vary between €26 million, €30 million, and a €32 million package including loan fee and bonuses.
- Obligation structure: All agree on a mandatory purchase, but timing and add-on details differ.
- Sell-on clause impact: It is unclear whether the 15 % applies to profit or the total fee.
What’s Next
Palace must complete Osorio’s medical before the 1 September deadline (11 pm). Once paperwork is finalized, the loan starts immediately, with the obligation to buy activating in the summer of 2027, followed by submission of the deal sheet to the Premier League.
