Cork City defender Jake O’Brien signs for Crystal Palace on permanent deal

City said the deal had been agreed "for an undisclosed fee"

Cork City's Jake O'Brien in action against Jack Byrne of Shamrock Rovers last September. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Cork City defender Jake O’Brien has signed a permanent deal with Crystal Palace.

O’Brien joined the Premier League side on loan earlier this year, with the London side having had the option to make the deal permanent, which they have now done.