'This club is my home and signing a new contract shows that'

Jordan Ayew says his "love" for Crystal Palace was instrumental in his decision to sign a new deal with the club.

The forward has agreed a deal to extend his stay with the club until June 2025.

The Ghana captain has been a regular in the side since he arrived on loan from Swansea in 2018 and has made 186 appearances for the Eagles in all competitions, including featuring in all 41 matches last season.

On the contract extension, he said: "It feels great. I think everyone knows how much I love this club. I feel immense pride every time I put on the Palace shirt - this club is my home, and signing a new contract shows that.

"Everything about Crystal Palace is special – the fans especially. They are our 12th man. There isn't a fanbase as passionate and supportive as ours in the league; you are always with us from the first minute until the end."

The 32-year-old, who has scored one goal and made three assists this campaign, added: "I hope I can help the club push on up the league. We have a good squad and the belief to achieve something special. I will be giving 100% every week to make sure we go on a good run and start climbing the table."

Chairman Steve Parish said of the deal: "Jordan is a fantastic professional, on and off the pitch. His efforts are never less than 100%, and as a result, he provides an outstanding example to his team-mates day in, day out.

"I am delighted to see him extend his spell in red and blue yet again."

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