Crystal Palace stalwarts Jeffrey Schlupp and Jordan Ayew sign new deals to stay at Selhurst Park for another year… as Roy Hodgson prepares for his second managerial debut in the Eagles’ relegation battle against Leicester.
- The players have over 360 appearances between them for the Eagles
- Ayew and Schlupp were regular starters with Vieira and Hodgson returning
- Hodgson preparing to score Palace’s first win of the season against Leicester
Crystal Palace starters Jeffrey Schlupp and Jordan Ayew have committed to new contracts at the south London club, according to reports.
The players, who arrived at Selhurst Park in 2017 and 2018 respectively, have agreed to stay for at least a year after new terms were agreed between the club and its first-team players.
A new one-year contract for goalkeeper Vincent Guaita was also agreed in November, with the Spaniard receiving an option in favor of the club to extend the contract until 2025, according to the athletic.
Schlupp and Ayew are stabilizing forces in South London. Schlupp has played more than 200 games for the Eagles since he joined the club in January 2017.
The 30-year-old has made 29 appearances for Palace this season in all competitions and, throughout his time at the club, he has shown his flexibility on the pitch by occupying a number of different positions, most recently as a central midfielder. .
Jordan Ayew (left) and Jeffrey Schlupp (right) have signed new deals with Crystal Palace
Ayew, who played for Ghana during the Black Stars’ World Cup campaign alongside his brother and national team captain Andre, joined Palace for the first time in a season from Swansea City before making the permanent move in the summer. of 2019.
The low-scoring striker has just 16 goals in his 164 appearances for his club, but it’s still a feature, having played 30 times for the south London outfit this season, and is said to be highly regarded by managers Roy Hodgson. and, lately, Patrick Vieira. .
Following Vieira’s sacking before the international break, Hodgson took the opportunity to reunite with former players such as Ayew and Schlupp, returning to the club as caretaker manager to deal with an impending relegation battle.
Roy Hodgson, who previously managed Schlupp and Ayew between 2017 and 2021, has returned to the club as interim manager.
Hodgson replaced his predecessor, Patrick Vieira, at the end of March after a slump.
Palace currently sit 12th in the Premier League table, but just three points from the relegation zone.
West Ham, who are ranked 18th, also have two games left over their London rivals.
Under Vieira, the team had failed to win a game since the start of 2023, but Hodgson will have a chance for a perfect start to his second spell in charge of the Eagles when the team host Leicester at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
Brendan Rodgers’ side looms over the relegation places in 17th place by a single point, having not won away from home since early February’s 4-2 win against Aston Villa at Villa Park.