'The hard work starts now' - Cork City's Franco Umeh completes move to Crystal Palace

The Leesider made three first-team appearances during City’s First Division-winning campaign, signing his first professional contract in the process.

STARBOY: Jaden Umeh of Republic of Ireland celebrates. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Franco Umeh aims to apply the gas pedal after penning a two-and-a-half year deal at Crystal Palace.

The English Premier League side pounced for the Cork City striker once he turned 18 last week and was allowed to move cross-channel under Brexit regulations.