Liverpool defender Martin Kelly ends his 17 year association with the club to sign for Crystal Palace.
The reds had accepted a £1.5m offer for the 24 year old earlier this week.
Martin enjoyed a good spell of involvement with the senior side under Kenny Dalglish, but a serious injury early into Brendan Rodgers tenure effectively halted his Liverpool career.
On social networks, Martin announced his exit - thanking the club
I would like to thank all the managers at lfc for making my wish from the age of 7 come true playing for 1 of the biggest clubs in the world
— Martin Kelly (@MartinKelly1990) 14 August 2014
most of all would like to thank the fans for supportin me since my home debut against Lyon oct 2009 even through injuries always by my side
— Martin Kelly (@MartinKelly1990) 14 August 2014
Now to start a new chapter of my football career at crystal palace a great club with unbelievable fans excited already for the weekend
— Martin Kelly (@MartinKelly1990) 14 August 2014
After being unveiled by Crystal Palace, Kelly added:
"It was a lot of travelling to get down yesterday, but I'm glad to have signed and I'm looking forward to the weekend.
"I'd heard about a potential move at the start of the summer, but I just wanted to concentrate on playing again in pre-season. I played a lot of games, which is what I needed. I've been out, fit, but not playing competitively all of last season.
"Now is the time at my age where I need to get back to playing week-in week-out. I'm looking forward to playing under Tony Pulis and playing regular football again.
"I remember coming here with Liverpool at the back end of last season to the 3-3 draw and the fans were incredible. That was one of the only stadiums I've come to where it felt like Liverpool fans and the way they got behind the team on Champions League nights.
"The fans are massive at any club - they were brilliant at Liverpool - and they seem brilliant here.
"But I've looked around the training ground and all the posters on the wall are about the team. That's what I want, to play for a team."
Kelly signs a 3 year deal with Palace.
Anfield Online wishes Martin all the very best at his new club.
Had always seen Kelly as a symbol of Liverpool FC after the likes of Carra and Gerrard…
Sad to see Kelly go but good luck to the boy cos if he can stay fit, Palace would have a top player, no doubt about it!! All the best Martin @;0)
YNWA