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'His agent is a miracle worker!' - Palace fans baffled by Christian Benteke contract decision

The decision to hand Christian Benteke a new contract has baffled Crystal Palace's fans.

The striker has been handed a one-year extension to his Eagles deal which will keep him at the club until the summer of 2021.

Benteke has scored just 21 goals in 98 appearances for the Eagles, including just four goals in the last three seasons.

However Steve Parish hailed the striker for his 'levels of performance' in recent seasons, something which the chairman said was part of the decision to extend his deal.

He said: "I’m pleased that agreements have been reached with these two important senior players.

"Both James and Christian bring vast Premier League experience, commitment and professionalism to the squad.

"These new deals show that we recognise their levels of performance in recent seasons, that we believe in both players, and that they are hugely motivated by the direction the club is heading.”

Supporters, however, weren't too convinced by the decision to extend his contract.

Here's what they had to say on social media.

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