I can’t wait to get going, says new Crystal Palace star Milivojevic

Serbian midfielder Luka Milivojevic is raring to get going for Crystal Palace after signing on transfer deadline day.

The 25-year-old joined Sam Allardyce’s men in an £11 million deal from Greek side Olympiacos.

Palace won for the first time in two months on Tuesday night, beating Bournemouth 2-0 at the Vitality Stadium for Allardyce’s first win as manager since taking the reins from Alan Pardew.

And new signing Milivojevic, who has won 19 caps for his country, has vowed to show the Crystal Palace faithful and the Premier League what he is all about as the south Londoners battle the drop.

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“I’m very excited to come to Crystal Palace and very excited to play in the Premier League, which is one of the best leagues in the world,” he said.

“I will try to do my best, to give my best for the team and to adapt to the league and my new team as fast as possible.

“I’m a defensive midfielder, I’m the one who tries to control the game and bring balance to the team,” he said. “I will try to do my best and bring my qualities as soon as possible.

“This year I’ve scored six goals in 17 games – which is a little bit strange for me! I’ve been a success this year [at Olympiacos].

“In the league I’ve played nearly every game, I’ve only missed one and that was [due to suspension] because of the cards.”