Crystal Palace have introduced that Martin Kelly will go away the membership upon expiration of his contract in June 2022.
Kelly first joined Palace from Liverpool in August 2014 and has gone on to attain one objective in 148 appearances throughout all competitions, together with his solely objective coming in a 1-0 victory at Tottenham in February 2016 en path to the eventual FA Cup runners-up place that season.
Reflecting on his time at Selhurst Park regardless of making simply three appearances within the final two seasons, Kelly admitting that he discovered it “irritating” to spend most of his time sat on the sidelines, regardless of being “skilled” in serving to his teammates of all ages on and off the pitch.
Kelly additionally praised Palace for taking an opportunity on him throughout the final eight seasons as he admitted that he has stored himself “as match as potential for when the probabilities got here,” amidst his first-team struggles.
With many highlights together with the 2015-16 FA Cup run which noticed Palace miss out on the title in extra-time to Manchester United, Kelly insists that every memorable second “might be ceaselessly within the recollections of me and my household, and we’ll all the time be a part of Palace.”
Palace Chairman, Steve Parish has paid tribute to Kelly’s contribution to the membership throughout the final eight seasons, as he commented: “Martin has proven a singular degree of dedication whereas serving Crystal Palace.
“From his earlier seasons with us that established the membership within the Premier League to his function as a senior, main member of the squad, he has given at least his all to this membership in no matter place he was requested to play.
“We’ve had some massive, vital wins towards some massive groups with Martin within the workforce and he’s made a large contribution to the place we’re immediately. He leaves with the perfect needs of all people right here.”
Palace additionally issued the next assertion on Kelly’s departure during which they stated: “Everybody at Crystal Palace wish to categorical their gratitude for Martin’s efforts, and want him the perfect for the longer term.”