Eighteen-year-old midfielder, Jake Giddings, has signed for Crystal Palace’s Academy on a two-year professional contract.
Giddings most recently played for West Ham United, who he joined at the age of five, and signs for Palace after a short, successful trial period in March.
Having penned his deal in south London, Giddings explained his motivation for joining the Eagles’ Academy:
“My dad’s side of the family are all West Ham, but my mum’s side are from south London. So they’re all Crystal Palace fans.