August 3 2004

Sandor Torghelle (© www.rodaworld.nl)

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Hungarian international striker Sandor Torghelle.

Palace boss Iain Dowie had been tracking Torghelle for weeks and finally sorted out minor complications which delayed the reported £1m move from MTK Budapest.

The 22-year-old made a name for himself after netting both goals in Hungary's recent 2-0 win over Germany.

He has scored three goals in seven appearances for his country and Palace beat off competition from Dutch outfit Roda JC for his signature.

Palace are just waiting on Torghelle's international clearance to go through and he's set to make his debut against Sampdoria on Saturday.