Official: Arsenal striker Sanogo joins Crystal Palace on loan

The 21-year-old has made only five appearances for the Gunners this term but Palace boss Alan Pardew believes that the Frenchman is ready for a regular first-team role

Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo has joined Crystal Palace on loan until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old has made only five appearances for the Gunners this term, while his last start came in the 4-1 win at Galatasaray in the Champions League group stage on December 9.

As revealed by Goal, he was at the club's training ground on Monday for a medical and to finalise terms.

"When the Arsenal manager spoke with me about Crystal Palace I was very happy because I want to play more games," Sanogo told Palace's official website.

"I think Palace are a good team; I watched the game against Tottenham and it was a great performance from the guys. I hope I can help the club have a successful second half of the season."

Welcome @Yayasanogoal22 from @Arsenal to #cpfcpic.twitter.com/cUCBoF53JA

— Crystal Palace FC (@CPFC) January 13, 2015


Sanogo is Alan Pardew's first signing following his appointment as Palace boss earlier in January and the 53-year-old is confident that the striker is prepared for a regular first-team role.

"We have given him an opportunity. He needs to play more games and I think he's ready for that and he proved that at Arsenal," said the Eagles manager.

"It's tough to get in their team but he's closer to the starting action with us."

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Title : Official: Arsenal striker Sanogo joins Crystal Palace on loan
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