Justin Devenny has made the switch to the English Premier League side

Crystal Palace have signed Airdrie midfielder Justin Devenny, making him the first player to move from the club to the English top flight since Sandy Clark joined West Ham in 1982.

The 19-year-old joined the New Broomfield club on loan from Kilmarnock in February 2022.

Although appearances were initially sporadic, new boss Rhys McCabe swooped for Devenny when he left Rugby Park that summer, and the midfielder played a key role in the Diamonds’ promotion to the Championship last season, making a total of 54 appearances for Airdrie.

A statement issued by Airdrie read: “We look forward to seeing what the future holds for him under the expert eye of former England boss Roy Hodgson, and he leaves the Excelsior with our thanks and best wishes.”

Devenny told the Crystal Palace website: “I’m absolutely delighted to be here at Crystal Palace

“It’s a big step up, but I can’t wait to get started.

“The facilities are amazing and I’m really looking forward to it.”

Academy director Gery Issott said: “Justin was someone we were made aware of last season after he established himself in the promotion-winning team at Airdrieonians.

“He has played first-team football from an early age and joins our exciting under-21s squad to provide competition in the midfield area.”