New Delhi, Jan. 4 -- Crystal Palace signed forward Brennan Johnson from Tottenham on Friday after the Wales international struggled for playing time under Spurs manager Thomas Frank.

Palace said it paid an undisclosed club-record transfer fee but it was widely reported to be around 35 million pounds ($47 million).

The 24-year-old Johnson signed a contract through the 2029-30 season and will be eligible to make his Palace debut at Newcastle on Sunday.

Johnson was Tottenham's top scorer last season with 18 goals across all competitions under manager Ange Postecoglou. He netted the only goal in Spurs' 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final. Tottenham paid more than 47 million pounds ($63 million) to Nottingham Fores...