Zaha signs five-year Palace contract

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Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has committed his future to the club by signing a new long-term deal.

The 25-year-old Ivory Coast international will now remain at Selhurst Park until the summer of 2023.

A statement released via the club’s website said: “Crystal Palace are delighted to announce that Wilfried Zaha has pledged his future to the club by signing a contract extension, which will see the Ivorian forward remain in south London until the end of the 2022/23 season.

“The Eagles attacker has been at the club since the age of 12 having progressed through the club’s academy, and is now Palace’s joint-highest Premier League scorer of all-time after his goal against Fulham on the opening weekend of the season.”

Zaha said: “I’m very pleased. Obviously, I just wanted to get it over and done with so I can just focus on the season. I’m buzzing that we managed to get it sorted.”

Palace chairman Steve Parish added: “Wilf grew up a stone’s throw from Selhurst Park from the age of four, and has been with the club since he was 12. This agreement is yet another example of his lifelong commitment to the club and our commitment to him.

“This is an amazing day for everyone here at Palace, our supporters and of course Wilf – and is richly deserved.”