Conor Gallagher joins Crystal Palace on loan

Gallagher

, who made 32 appearances for

West Brom

last season, will spend the next season on loan as

decides to let the player spend another season away on loan. The 21-year-old midfielder who hasn’t made a single appearance for Chelsea will spend the next season at

.

Gallagher said:

"I'm buzzing to be here. I can't wait to get started, I'm happy to get the deal over the line.

"I spoke to the manager, I liked what he said, I liked how he wants to play, how he wants me to play and how he wants the team to play. I feel like I can learn from him and the players around me."

Gallagher, who plays for England’s under-21 national team, has been experiencing different loan spells in recent years, including spells at Charlton Athletic and Swansea City, and now he has joined Palace as their fifth new signing in this transfer window, and their chairman Steve Parish is very excited about having the Blues’ young talent on board.

"I am delighted Conor has chosen to come to Crystal Palace on a season-long loan after some impressive performances in the Premier League last season,"

Parish said.

"We very much look forward to him joining the squad as we continue to build towards the new season."

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