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[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)<br>Crystal Palace have decided to release Chimaechi Eze, the younger brother of England and Crystal Palace star midfielder Eberechi Eze, after a season with the Under‑21 squad. The club confirmed they will not be renewing his contract, making him a free agent this summer.
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<br>Chimaechi, aged 22 and of Nigerian heritage, joined Palace in July 2023 after being released by Queens Park Rangers in May 2021. He spent the 2023–24 campaign playing in Premier League 2 and participated in the EFL Trophy under-21 matches, but did not break into the [senior team](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/football-law-and-ethics/maduka-okoye-set-to-miss-super-eagles-march-wcq-due-to-club-suspension/).
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<br>Though [Chimaechi](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/fan-zone/) showed flashes of promise including scoring a goal reminiscent of his brother’s style Palace opted against extending his stay as they finalise their youth developmental roster.
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<br>We feel for Chimaechi Eze at this crucial career juncture. Being the sibling of a star like Eberechi brings both opportunity and pressure. It may open doors, but it also sets high expectations that can weigh heavily on a young player navigating football’s unforgiving hierarchy.
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<br>At 22, Chimaechi now must chart his own path. The fact that he was retained for just a year by Palace suggests his talent was recognised but not deemed ready for senior football. This is far from a verdict—it’s a prompt.
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<br>We encourage Chimaechi to reassess and diversify his strategy. A move to a Championship or League One club could grant him the consistent playing time necessary for growth. Trials with clubs abroad might also tap into strategic advantage, especially with his dual nationality.
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<br>There’s also value in focusing inward enhancing physical strength, tactical understanding, and mental robustness. These are the traits that separate players with promise from those who sustain professional careers.
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<br>One dimension he can lean on is mentorship from his older brother, coaches, or agents. Guidance on resilience, professionalism, and career management can be invaluable.
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<br>This release should be reframed not as an ending, but as a turning point. Doors may close in one elite academy, but new pathways open beyond it. With perseverance, self-belief, and wise choices, Chimaechi can carve a distinct identity away from his brother’s shadow and perhaps inspire a fresh narrative of independence.
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<br>We look forward to seeing where he goes next, [confident](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/local-clubs-and-academies/) he has every right to forge his own legacy.
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<br>Did You Know?
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Chimaechi Eze, born on 7 May 2003, spent his teenage years in Queens Park Rangers’ academy before his release in May 2021.
He appeared in 54 Premier League 2 matches and made 17 outings in the EFL Trophy for Palace Under‑21s during the 2023–24 season.
In a 2023 pre‑season friendly, a goal strikingly similar to one his brother replicated in a senior match a moment noted by Sky Sports.
His elder brother, Eberechi, joined the England national team in June 2023 and enjoyed a breakthrough season with Crystal Palace, [earning](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/technology-in-football/) a call‑up to UEFA Euro 2024.
The Eze family have deep football roots: another brother, Ikechi Eze, plays in the National League South with Aveley FC.
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