Zaha re-joins Crystal Palace on permanent deal

Wilfried Zaha has left Manchester United after completing a permanent transfer back to Crystal Palace for a reported fee of £3 million.

The winger, who was Sir Alex Ferguson's final signing at Old Trafford, has been on loan at Selhurst Park in the first half of the season, scoring one goal in 19 games.

The England international, who cost United £15m two years ago, only made four appearances for them and never started a league game.

He becomes Palace's fifth winter signing after on-loan Yaya Sanogo, Jordon Mutch, Shola Ameobi and Pape Souare.

The 22-year-old joins on a five and a half year contract for an undisclosed fee, making his loan move from the Red Devils to Palace, agreed in August, now permanent.

"I wasn't getting much game time at Manchester United so took the opportunity of coming back on loan this season." Zaha said. "To now have the chance to make the move permanent and come home to Selhurst Park is something I'm delighted about.

"I started playing here when I was eight years of age and my family live local and to have the opportunity to take the field in the Premier League for this club is a dream come true."

Zaha said last month: "When I am here, I feel more confident. I have lived in south London all my life and my family is here. I cannot keep that in my head all the time because I could have another move, but Crystal Palace is my home."