The move to Selhurst Park will not immediately excuse Strand Larsen from the relegation scrap, with Palace winless in nine league games and nine points above the drop zone in 15th.
But he could be instated as Oliver Glasner’s main man in attack from the off, with uncertainty over wantaway striker Jean-Philippe Mateta’s role for the rest of the season and Eddie Nketiah out with a thigh injury.
Strand Larsen’s shot conversion rate since the start of last season ranks among the league’s top 10, which will be welcome news for Palace fans frustrated by Mateta’s profligacy in front of goal.
Glasner’s side face arch-rivals Brighton on Sunday. A debut goal against them would immediately endear Strand Larsen, who turns 26 on Friday, to the Palace faithful.