Ivory Coast winger Wilfried Zaha is determined to focus on the challenge ahead this season after signing a new five-year contract with Crystal Palace.
The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Selhurst Park over the last few transfer windows, but Zaha has always opted to stay put and has now been rewarded with a fresh long-term deal.
I just wanted to get it over and done with so I can just focus on the season.
Wilfried Zaha
His importance to the Eagles was proved last season as they gained all 44 of their Premier League points for the campaign when Zaha was in their starting line-up, with the forward scoring nine goals in 29 appearances.
He began the new season with a goal in the 2-0 win at Crystal Palace and club chairman Steve Parish is delighted to have secured such an important deal for the London outfit.
He told the club's official website: "Wilf grew up a stone's throw from Selhurst Park from the age of four and has been with the club since he was 12.
"This agreement is yet another example of his lifelong commitment to the club, and our commitment to him. This is an amazing day for everyone here at Palace, our supporters and of course Wilf - and is richly deserved."
Zaha, who spent two unsuccessful seasons with Manchester United in between his two spells with Palace, added: "I'm very pleased. Obviously, I just wanted to get it over and done with so I can just focus on the season. I'm buzzing that we managed to get it sorted."
The Eagles are back in action on Monday evening when they play host to Liverpool at Selhurst Park.
Zaha is 3/1 to score at any time against the Reds, while he is 10/1 to be the first goalscorer in the game, with the hosts 15/4 to earn a draw against the Merseysiders.
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Ivory Coast winger Wilfried Zaha is determined to focus on the challenge ahead this season after signing a new five-year contract with Crystal Palace.
The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Selhurst Park over the last few transfer windows, but Zaha has always opted to stay put and has now been rewarded with a fresh long-term deal.
I just wanted to get it over and done with so I can just focus on the season.
Wilfried Zaha
His importance to the Eagles was proved last season as they gained all 44 of their Premier League points for the campaign when Zaha was in their starting line-up, with the forward scoring nine goals in 29 appearances.
He began the new season with a goal in the 2-0 win at Crystal Palace and club chairman Steve Parish is delighted to have secured such an important deal for the London outfit.
He told the club's official website: "Wilf grew up a stone's throw from Selhurst Park from the age of four and has been with the club since he was 12.
"This agreement is yet another example of his lifelong commitment to the club, and our commitment to him. This is an amazing day for everyone here at Palace, our supporters and of course Wilf - and is richly deserved."
Zaha, who spent two unsuccessful seasons with Manchester United in between his two spells with Palace, added: "I'm very pleased. Obviously, I just wanted to get it over and done with so I can just focus on the season. I'm buzzing that we managed to get it sorted."
The Eagles are back in action on Monday evening when they play host to Liverpool at Selhurst Park.
Zaha is 3/1 to score at any time against the Reds, while he is 10/1 to be the first goalscorer in the game, with the hosts 15/4 to earn a draw against the Merseysiders.
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Source: bet365.com