James McCarthy is delighted to get a 'fresh start' in the Premier League after he completed a move to Crystal Palace last night.
The Ireland midfielder joins the London club from Everton after six years at the club - but only made a handful of appearances last season as he recovers from a broken leg.
The 28-year-old makes the move as he bids for more first team football - with Ireland boss Mick McCarthy sent out a warning last week that only regular football merits a call-up to the Boys in Green.
“I can’t wait to get started,” the midfielder said on the official Crystal Palace website.
“It feels like a very nice club, nice family club. The fans obviously come out in their numbers and I spoke to James [McArthur], he couldn’t speak any more highly of it. I’m delighted to be here; it’s a fresh start that I thought I needed.”
Palace boss Roy Hodgson added: “I’m really pleased we’ve been able to bring James to the club because he’s a player I’ve admired for a very long time.
"He’s a player with a vast amount of Premier League experience, given his six and four years playing for Everton and Wigan respectively, and will be an excellent addition to our midfield.”
McCarthy is the club's fifth signing of the summer after forward Jordan Ayew from Swansea, midfielder Victor Camarasa on loan from Real Betis, and free transfers in central defender Gary Cahill and goalkeeper Stephen Henderson.
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