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Nathan Ferguson joins Crystal Palace following West Brom contract expiry

West Brom defender Nathan Ferguson has joined Crystal Palace, after seeing his deal at The Hawthorns expire at the end of last month.

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Nathan Ferguson of West Bromwich Albion and Sean Maguire of Preston North End. (AMA)

The youngster was developed by Albion having graduated through the youth ranks in the club's academy - but turned down a lucrative deal offered to him over the course of this season.

No fee has been confirmed by Palace following the move, although the amount paid to West Brom could be determined by a transfer tribunal.

The 19-year-old made his first-team debut for the Baggies at the beginning of this season under Slaven Bilic, but after a protracted saga over a new contract, decided to depart the club upon the expiry of his deal.

Albion did sanction a move to the Eagles during the January transfer window, with the youngster set to sign for the Premier League outfit after agreeing an £11m fee with a further £1m in add-ons.

However, the move collapsed late-on after Palace noticed a problem with his knee during his medical.

He's now signed a deal with the London club running through to the conclusion of the 2022/23 season.

Having agreed a fee totalling £12m previously, Albion will be hopeful of receiving a similar amount via tribunal.

"It’s great to be here. Crystal Palace is a great club in my opinion, and I feel like there’s a lot that I can bring to the team. I’m so happy to be here and I can’t wait to get started." he said, as Crystal Palace confirmed his signing.

Albion director Luke Dowling previously explained the club's attempts to keep Ferguson at The Hawthorns, stating that they had provided a 'very attractive offer' to keep the youngster in the West Midlands.

"We have made what can only be considered a very attractive offer to Nathan but he intends to pursue his career elsewhere." he said, speaking in January.

“It’s a disappointment for everyone here but it is the player’s prerogative."