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Record-breaking Premier League captain to leave at the end of the season after 13 YEARS at club

Joel Ward will depart Crystal Palace when his contract expires at the end of the season after 13 years with the Eagles.

The 35-year-old defender, who was named club captain in 2023-24, has featured 363 times since joining from Portsmouth in 2012, including a club-record 305 Premier League appearances, and played a significant role in their promotion back to the top flight in 2012-13.

Ward said: 'For me, it’s been a huge privilege to wear this shirt, to represent this club.

'It’s been an incredible journey with so many fond memories, so many incredible moments — moments that will live on in my mind for the rest of my life.