January 25 2013

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have taken Swansea defender JAZZ RICHARDS on loan until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old right-back, who can also play in midfield, is highly rated by the Premier League outfit and aren't keen to let him leave full time.

RICHARDS has dropped down the pecking order at the Liberty Stadium having made just four appearances this season in the cup competitions.

"Swansea were happy to let me go out on loan and when I spoke to the gaffer here, it was a great opportunity for me," said RICHARDS.

"It's a brilliant club to be coming into, sitting in the top six of the Championship. As a player you want to be fighting for a place in the Premier League and hopefully I can play my part in the club getting there."

The Swansea-born player claimed his first cap for Wales in their 2-0 defeat to Mexico last May.