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'the story isn't over'

Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha signs £110,000-a-week deal to end transfer speculation

Winger commits to five more years at Selhurst Park and vows to help Eagles dodge another relegation scrap

WILFRIED ZAHA has agreed a five-year contract extension at Crystal Palace.

The Ivory Coast winger had been linked with a big-money switch to Tottenham this summer.

 Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha has signed up for another five years
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Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha has signed up for another five yearsCredit: Getty Images

But Zaha, 24, agreed terms on a new £110,000-a-week deal to end speculation.


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He said: "Palace is in my heart and I don't think the story is over. I spoke with Steve [Parish] and I think I still have more to give this club.

"The supporters have been amazing and I want us to do more than just stay in the league next year."

Zaha has been named the Eagles' player of the season two years in a row after returning from a disastrous spell at Manchester United.

 Wilfried Zaha has been in sensational form for Crystal Palace this season
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Wilfried Zaha has been in sensational form for Crystal Palace this seasonCredit: Getty Images
 Wilfired Zaha netted against Hull as the Tigers were relegated to the Championship
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Wilfired Zaha netted against Hull as the Tigers were relegated to the ChampionshipCredit: PA:Press Association

He has played 258 times for his hometown club - chipping in with 34 goals.

Palace chairman Steve Parish added: "Wilf has been with the club since he was 8 years old and in the first team from the day I arrived.

"He is our talisman and someone that week in week out gives everything for the Red and Blue.

"I'm delighted he has committed his future to us and look forward to climbing up the table with him next year."

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