Tranmere Rovers have confirmed that they have signed Crystal Palace youngster Nya Kirby on loan until the end of the season.
Crystal Palace Star Nya Kirby Joins Tranmere Rovers
‘Superb Signing’
Speaking about his new signing to the official Tranmere Rovers website, manager Keith Hill said: “It is a superb signing. He is a player I have admired for a long time and I have watched him play for Crystal Palace’s U23s.
“He is a great acquisition and I thank the Chairman in particular for allowing us to sign him.”
Hill also spoke about what Kirby, who has had experience at League One level with Blackpool, will bring to his side.
“Nya is a very technically gifted player and good in possession,” he said. “He works very hard out of possession and he is a great character.
“Nya wants to work hard, continue to learn and he wants to take his game to the next level.”
The move away from Selhurst Park will certainly offer the youngster more regular game time at first-team level. The 20-year-old has been limited to appearances in the U23’s side during his time in South London, after starting his career with Tottenham Hotspur.
His previous spell away from Palace was in the aforementioned loan with Blackpool. Kirby made 11 appearances during his time at Bloomfield Road, scoring just the once.
Kirby’s only appearance for Roy Hodgson’s side came earlier this season in the Carabao Cup defeat to Bournemouth. However, he struggled in his unnatural position on the right of midfield.
After confirmation of his move to Prenton Park, Kirby said: “I can’t wait to get started and I am really happy everything got sorted out. I see this as a great opportunity and I want to play games and help the Club move up the league.
“The manager told me I was the right player for the Club and make a positive impact, and I am confident I can do that.
“I am a creative player and I like to get on the ball. I like to move the ball quickly and show some flair. I want to get assists and score goals for this Club.”
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