Crystal Palace COMPLETE Townsend signing

Crystal Palace have signed winger Andros Townsend from Newcastle for £13m on a five-year deal.

Townsend said: "I'm extremely delighted and pleased to a part of Crystal Palace's future."

The club's hierachy also appear to be happy that they have got their man. Club chairman, Steve Parish said: "It's fantastic that we've managed to get a player of Andros' quality into the club. He has played in the Premier League for a number of years and represented England.

"I can't wait to see him in a red and blue shirt in the very near future."

Earlier it was reported that Townsend would sign within the next 48 hours. However, the deal has been concluded quicker than expected.