January 31 2014

Joe Ledley

Crystal Palace have swooped for Celtic midfielder Joe Ledley.

The 27-year-old has moved for an undisclosed fee, reportedly worth £700,000, and signs a contract for three-and-a-half years.

Celtic decided to cash in on one of their star players as he was a free agent in the summer and opted not to extend his current deal.

Ledley made a frantic late flight to London from Glasgow shortly before the transfer window closed and Palace got the required paperwork through moments before the 11pm cut-off.

The Wales international joined from Cardiff in 2010 and dazzled supporters with his brilliant work ethic and threat in front of goal.

He made 153 appearances and scored 30 goals for the Scottish giants, where he played in the Champions League and won two league titles.