In his first interview after joining the club, new Crystal Palace signing Quinten Timber spoke about the transfer process, his expectations for playing in the Premier League, and the possibility of facing his brother Jurrien Timber on the field.

Quinten, I know today has been very long for you, and the evening has also been quite hectic. But welcome to Crystal Palace. Now that everything is finally done, you must be very happy, right?

Yes, I'm very happy and very grateful. First, I want to thank God, and also thank Crystal Palace for giving me this opportunity to play for such a big club. So, I'm very happy to be here.

And playing in the Premier League must be a very exciting opportunity for you.

Of course, it's a dream. My brother is already playing in the Premier League, and I've seen how special this league is. So, I hope I can do the same.

Let's talk about your brother then. Obviously, your family is very close. You must have watched many of his games in person and experienced what the Premier League is like. What has he told you? How should you prepare for this league?

The games here are tough, and I've seen that with my own eyes. What's interesting is that I went to watch Crystal Palace against Arsenal, which was their last game of the season, and Arsenal had already won the title then. It's a bit incredible to think about now, because I watched that game in person, and now I've become a Crystal Palace player.

I've also watched other Premier League games, and the matches here are indeed very tough. I think one interesting thing is that every team is strong, and the pace of the game is very fast. So I'm curious and very much looking forward to starting soon and playing with such a team.

And in the future, you might also meet your brother in a match.

I think so. I remember it should be on Boxing Day during Christmas. So, yes, I'm looking forward to it. But first, let's play well in the first game this weekend, and then we'll see. Of course, my family is all excited for me, and Jurrien is also happy for me. We indeed might become opponents on the field.

It seems like a very exciting time to join Crystal Palace. In the past few years, the club has achieved excellent results, including the FA Cup, Community Shield, and the UEFA Europa Conference League. How do you feel about joining the team at such an exciting stage?

As you said, the feeling is indeed exciting. But right now, my main feeling is happiness, because the past two days have been chaotic for me and my family.

I think I can truly express my feelings after I actually start training with the team and play my first game. I have also seen the achievements this club has made in the past few years, and they have some very excellent players.

I have also watched this team's matches in recent weeks. Obviously, the current results are not what everyone wants, but the team is gradually getting into shape. I'm really looking forward to starting, and I'm very happy. Now that everything is finally done, I also feel relieved.

I guess you must have played against teams he coached before, right?

Yes. The first game I played for that team was against his team. So, just like I mentioned watching Crystal Palace against Arsenal before, looking back at these things now, I don't think it's just a coincidence. I think it's God's arrangement. I'm very grateful and happy that he wants me here, and I'm looking forward to playing for him.

I was going to ask if you know anyone in the current team. But when you first arrived, I saw you met Eddie Nketiah, and that felt pretty good.

Yes, because he used to play with Jurrien at Arsenal. He messaged me last week, hoping I would come over, and he was also excited for me. I told him then that we had to wait. And we really waited until the last moment before the transfer window closed. So, yes, I'm looking forward to it. I hope we can play many games together in the future.

I also want to talk about the Europa League. You just mentioned the team's success in the Europa Conference League, and it's already amazing for Crystal Palace to continue participating in European competitions. You must be very much looking forward to starting your journey in this competition, right?

Of course, of course. Being able to play on such a stage is very special, and you definitely want to perform well. There will be many games coming up, so let's get started.

For fans who might not have seen you play much, can you introduce yourself and describe what kind of player you are? What do you hope to bring to this team?

I always find it hard to talk about myself. I am a midfielder, and also a B2B midfielder.

First of all, I am a team player. I will give everything for the team. I like defending, attacking, and also driving forward with the ball. Most importantly, I am a winner, and that's what the team can expect from me. If you want to know more, you can search my name on podcast channels, and you'll find the rest.

However, I hope you will see enough of me in the upcoming games. I also hope to excite the fans with my performance.

You just mentioned Selhurst Park. You watched that game live before, but the atmosphere was a bit different then because Arsenal had already won the league title. Perhaps your brother has told you about the atmosphere here, and you might already have some understanding. This is South London, full of energy and passion, and you must be looking forward to experiencing it yourself, right?

To be honest, I don't know enough yet. So I'm very much looking forward to my first home game to see what it feels like.

Many people have told me about the atmosphere here, but it's something you have to experience yourself. So, yes, I'm looking forward to the first home game. After playing it, I'll tell you how it feels.

Finally, please look directly at the camera and say a few words to the Crystal Palace fans.

Hello everyone, I'm Quinten. Thank you very much for this opportunity to play for you. I hope to see you all soon. One thing I can promise you is that I will give my all for this club.

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