Joel Ward has re-joined Crystal Palace, signing a two-year deal at Selhurst Park.

The Eagles shared the news on Thursday afternoon, and, as to be expected, a number of Palace fans were quick to share their positive thoughts at the update on social media.

The right-back’s previous contract expired on July 1, so he was technically a free agent for over two weeks.

He was just one of 11 senior Palace players who were without a club at the beginning of the month and becomes the first to re-sign for the Eagles under new manager Patrick Vieira.

Ward, who has been at Palace since 2012, has made 273 appearances for the club.

He’s turned out 225 times in the Premier League, scoring five times and registering 10 assists in Palace colours.

Palace fans react

Palace posted on their official Twitter account regarding Ward’s new deal. These Eagles fans were delighted, with one describing the update as ‘outstanding’.

"Best news so far"
Credit: @DDwasps
"inject ittttttt"
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"Outstanding news. Clubs are built on pros like Ward. He hasn’t been on talksport gobbing off about himself, but I can guarantee it means a lot to him and he will give his best whenever called on. Great stuff"
Credit: @ARJW78
"SIUUUU Guehi next admin"
Credit: @DrizzyCPFC
"Brilliant news!! Club legend"
Credit: @PeterHoward01
"Let’s go"
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