Williams ‘delighted’ at signing new Crystal Palace contract

Crystal Palace playmaker Jonny Williams has expressed his delight at signing a new deal with the South Londoners.

Williams, 23, penned new terms with the Eagles last week, having joined the club as a junior.

He has made 69 appearances for Palace, scoring once, and has spent time on loan at MK Dons, Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town since making his first-team debut in 2011.

The Welsh international, who has won 17 caps for his country, has cut a frustrated figure at times during his career at Selhurst Park, due to injuries and a lack of first-team action.

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However, the mercurial midfielder has vowed to get himself ready for when the players return for pre-season ahead of a fifth straight campaign in the Premier League.

“I am delighted to be signing this new contract at a club that holds a special place in my heart, having  been here since I joined the academy at the age of eight,” said Williams.

“I am looking forward to starting my 17th season at the club.

“With the club’s fifth season in the Premier League coming up, I will be working hard through pre-season so I am ready for the challenge ahead at the start of another campaign.”