We are delighted to confirm that Jemiah Umolu – top scorer in this season’s Premier League 2 – has joined the club on loan from Crystal Palace until the end of the 2024/25 campaign.
The 19-year-old striker, who started his footballing journey at West Ham United, has registered nine goals in 10 appearances already this term for Palace’s Under-21 side, and will now link up with Darren Moore’s Valiants for the remainder of the season.
After impressing during an initial trial in south London in 2023/24, Umolu notched an assist on his first appearance against Stoke City and followed up with a further two assists and a goal in the Premier League International Cup semi-final win over Everton at Selhurst Park.
The youngster was given a permanent deal in July 2024, and featured against Dulwich Hamlet in the first pre-season game of 24/25, scoring a brace.
Following a hat-trick against reigning Premier League 2 champions Tottenham Hotspur, Umolu was nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for November 2024.
Vale manager Darren Moore said:
“Jemiah represents a fantastic addition to the squad here at Vale and will offer us another excellent attacking option in the second half of the campaign.
“He’s an exciting young player with a natural ability for scoring goals, and someone we’ve been really impressed by this season, so we’re delighted to have him on board.
“We thank Crystal Palace for trusting us to continue Jemiah’s development and I’m sure he will receive a fantastic welcome from his team-mates and the Vale supporters.”
