'Crystal Palace is in my heart' - Wilfried Zaha hands club huge boost by signing new five-year contract

Striking Deal | Zaha news five-year contract with Palace
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Richard Parry26 May 2017

Crystal Palace have been handed a huge boost in the wake of Sam Allardyce's resignation, with the news that star man Wilfried Zaha has signed a new five-year contract.

The deal for the 24-year-old comes just over 48 hours after the club were stunned by Allardyce's decision to leave Palace.

The former England manager won nine of his 24 Premier League during his five months in charge to secure Palace's top flight status after succeeding Alan Pardew last December.

Zaha, who was a transfer target of Tottenham last summer, was widely tipped to leave the club this time round.

But amid talk of renewed interest from Spurs, the Selhurst Park favourite has put pen to paper on a new long-term deal.

In a statement on the club's website he said: "Palace is in my heart and I don't think the story is over. I spoke with Steve and I think I still have more to give this Club. The supporters have been amazing and I want us to do more than just stay in the League next year. I would like to thank the Chairman for being a big part of my journey and his fellow owners for backing me and rewarding my progression. Let's do this!"

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Chairman Steve Parish added: "Wilf has been with the club since he was eight years old and in the first team from the day I arrived.

"He is our talisman and someone that week in week out gives everything for the Red and Blue. I'm delighted he has committed his future to us and look forward to climbing up the table with him next year."

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