ROB HOLDING has been released by Crystal Palace after making just one appearance for the London side.
The 29-year-old joined the Eagles from Arsenal for £4million in September 2023 but struggled to break into the squad.
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Now, having made just one first team appearance, he finds himself without a club.
A statement from Crystal Palace announcing his departure read: “Crystal Palace F.C. can confirm that Rob Holding has left the club.
“Holding joined Palace in September 2023 from fellow Premier League side Arsenal.
“The defender spent the latter half of last season on loan at Sheffield United, where he played 12 times.
“The club wishes Rob well for his future career.”
Holding moved to Crystal Palace after falling out of favour at Arsenal.
The defender had made 162 appearances for the Gunners during his seven-year stay.
He was originally signed from Bolton in 2016 for just £2m.
Holding made his only appearance for Crystal Palace in a 3-0 defeat to Manchester United three weeks after joining.
He was banished from the first team squad last September and forced to train alone after a fallout with Oliver Glasner.
The manager said at the time: “Rob [Holding] is training individually at the moment.
“We will talk together. He knows the reason, but it is something that stays between Rob and me. Nothing public.”
Holding spent the second half of last season on loan at Sheffield United and made 11 appearances.
He was recently linked with a move to the MLS with a number of clubs monitoring his situation.
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