Crystal Palace’s Martin Kelly has signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until June 2021 and Eagles fans are all of the same opinion.
The 27-year-old defender has been at the club since his £1.8million move from Liverpool in 2014 and has played over 100 games in the blue and red scoring once.
Speaking of the contract extension Kelly said:
“I’ve loved every minute.
“Watching in the first couple of seasons the people in front of me, I've learnt a lot from them. When the chance has come for me, I've enjoyed playing with some top-class defenders.
“As a centre-half, the experience is coming now. I've been given chance over the past couple of seasons to play there and I feel like each game I'm learning.
“Being part of a squad that's remained in the Premier League since I came, that's been a real challenge.”
Adored by the fans for his ‘no-nonsense’ defending Kelly has been a bit-part player this season, deputising across the back-line for the favoured Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Mamadou Sakho, James Tomkins and Patrick van Aanholt.
Palace fans were all in unison with their thoughts of the signing:
Good news. Best squad player by miles #cpfc @MartinKelly1990
— Kevin (@kevintasteph) February 22, 2019
Great news. Reliable player who has really shown his worth at centre back when needed. Model pro #cpfc https://t.co/b4PqdyngN0
— Jamie Muller (@jdmcpfc1990) February 22, 2019
Great to see @MartinKelly1990 has signed an extension. He is an excellent squad player and I can honestly say I never use to be a fan but last few seasons he’s been great when called upon and you never see him complaining 🔴🔵🦅 #cpfc
— HedgeHog (@muller_cpfc) February 22, 2019
Let's be honest, there's not really anyone better as a squad defender than Martin Kelly. Excellent choice to extend his contract. Good work Palace #cpfc https://t.co/3rrorYhHa2
— Back Of The Nest 🦅 (@BackOfTheNest) February 22, 2019
Brilliant news! 👏🏻🙌🏻🔴🔵 #CPFC https://t.co/eebODSnb8O
— George Mann (@George_Persona) February 22, 2019
A huge smile spread across my face when I read this. This makes me very happy 😊 #CPFC https://t.co/Ps47EmgU6o
— GazBod (@gazbod) February 22, 2019
Great news about @MartinKelly1990 signing a contact extension. #cpfc
— Dwayne Dibbley (@rogersworld74) February 22, 2019
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