Cheikhou Kouyate is set to leave Crystal Palace on a free transfer after failing to agree a new deal… with the former West Ham star declining the club’s offer of a one-year extension
- Kouyate will leave Palace on Friday after failing to agree a contract extension
- Negotiations between the player and club over a new deal have been ongoing
- But, the club and player failed to find a positive resolution during those talks
- The midfielder will become a free agent on July 1 when his contract expires
Cheikhou Kouyate will leave Crystal Palace on Friday after failing to agree a contract extension.
Talks between the player and club over a new deal have been ongoing but have failed to find a positive resolution.
And the former West Ham midfielder will become a free agent on July 1 when his contract expires.
Cheikhou Kouyate will leave Crystal Palace on Friday after failing to agree a contract extension
Kouyate, 32, was open to staying at Selhurst Park but wanted a two-year contract.
Given his age the Eagles were only prepared to offer the Senegal international a 12 month extension.
Talks between the player and club over have been ongoing but failed to find a resolution
Crystal Palace are on the verge of completing a move for Lens midfielder Cheick Doucoure
Joining from the Hammers in 2018, Kouyate has played a key role for the Eagles – making close to 150 appearances for the club.
But with Palace on the verge of completing a move for Lens midfielder Cheick Doucoure, the south London club have a younger, ready-made replacement for Kouyate ready to go.