January 26 2018

Sullay Kaikai

Crystal Palace winger SULLAY KAIKAI has joined Charlton Athletic on loan until the end of the season.

The 22-year-old will gain first-team experience with the League One outfit after impressing Addicks manager Karl Robinson.

KAIKAI made two starts and two substitute appearances for the Eagles this season but has been unable to break into Roy Hodgson's line-up.

He said: "I’m delighted. It’s been going on for about a week now. I’m just delighted it’s over the line and looking forward to playing and showing the fans what I can do.

"The manager played a big role in it, the club (as well), where they are in the table, their ambition, for me it was a no brainer."

Palace's Southwark-born Academy product spent the first half of last season on loan at Brentford in the Championship where he scored three goals.

Robinson added: "We knew there were Championship teams that were interested in him. He’s an exciting player, we know we’ve got a player that can certainly score goals.

"He can play off the left, he can play as the nine, he can play behind the striker. He’s quick and he excites you."