Joel Ward has been officially released by Crystal Palace, making him a free agent.

Joel Ward is leaving Crystal Palace after thirteen years at the club. He has played 363 matches since joining in 2012, ranking eighth in the club's all-time appearance list. Ward expressed his departure as a 'see you later' rather than a farewell, marking the end of an era at the London club. Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 600k euros.