'Great opportunity' for Cork City youngster who joins Crystal Palace on loan

Jake O'Brien joined City at U17 level back in 2018, and broke into the first team last season

Jake O'Brien of Cork City in action against Jack Byrne of Shamrock Rovers during an SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match last September. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Cork City youngster Jake O’Brien has joined Crystal Palace on loan until June, with the English side having the option to make the move permanent, the League of Ireland club have announced.

O'Brien joined City at U17 level back in 2018, and broke into the first team last season, playing regularly in the second half of the campaign.