January 30 2007

Marco Reich

MARCO REICH has left Crystal Palace for German club Offenbach.

REICH, 29, was offloaded by boss Peter Taylor after struggling to make the Eagles first-team.

The winger joined from Derby in September 2005 after impressing on a loan spell.

But he found it difficult to break into Taylor’s side, making five starts and two sub appearances this season.

REICH, who has one cap for Germany, says he’s thrilled to return to the Bundesliga.

He said: "I was very happy with the offer they made. After talks with coach Wolfgang Frank and other club representatives I am fully confident I have made the right step."