Wilfried Zaha signs new five-year Crystal Palace contract
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Updated 15/08/2018 at 10:02 GMT
Wilfried Zaha has committed his future to Crystal Palace by signing a new five-year contract with the club.
Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace celebrates following his sides victory in the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage on August 11, 2018 in London, United Kingdom.
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Zaha, 25, has been with Palace since the age of 12 and has made 288 appearances for the club, scoring 44 goals.
The Ivory Coast international was heavily linked with a move away from the club in the recent transfer window with both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur rumoured to be interested.
The forward has now committed his future until 2023 with a new five-year contract, which is reported to be worth £130,000-a-week.
He told the club's website "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.”
He follows manager Roy Hodgson in signing a new deal.
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.
Zaha has won Palace's Player of the Year award for the last three seasons and scored in Saturday's opening day 2-0 victory over Fulham.
His next goal will see him become Palace's all-time top scorer in the Premier League.
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