Malcolm Ebiowei explains why he joined Crystal Palace ahead of Manchester United

Crystal Palace's new signing Malcolm Ebiowei has explained his reasons for moving to Selhurst Park ahead of Manchester United.

The former Derby County prospect had been linked with a move to Old Trafford however it soon emerged that Palace secured the talented youngster's signature. Ebiowei has joined the Eagles on a five-year deal and has spoken for the first time about his move to London.

He told Palace's website: "I’d like to thank everyone at Derby County for their incredible support over the last year or so, and for giving me the opportunity to show what I can do on the field, and I’d also like to thank the fans for their encouragement especially given the circumstances of last season. As everyone is aware the situation is very uncertain at Derby, so it was important for me to secure my long-term future.

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"I’m incredibly excited about the prospect of joining Palace, as they have an incredible squad and huge potential. I very much hope to contribute positively to the team this season."

Ebiowei played 16 times for the Rams in the Championship as they were relegated to League One following a hefty points deduction. United are on the lookout for a right-winger this summer with Ajax's Antony being the Reds' top target this summer.

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