Crystal Palace announce they are releasing Premier League record holder after 13 years in emotional statement

CRYSTAL PALACE’s Joel Ward is leaving the club after 13 years.

The 35-year-old defender has played over 360 times for the Eagles since joining from Portsmouth in 2012.

AlamyJoel Ward is leaving Crystal Palace after more than a decade with the club[/caption] GettyThe defender has racked up over 350 appearances since 2012[/caption]

Ward helped Palace gain promotion in his first season at Selhurst Park.

The versatile defender has been a member of the squad in the Premier League ever since.