Woody Johnson completes purchase of Crystal Palace shares

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American businessman and New York Jets co-owner Woody Johnson has become a director of Crystal Palace. Pic: Kirsty O’Connor/PA

Crystal Palace have confirmed that Woody Johnson’s purchase of Eagle Football’s shareholding in the club has been completed.

American businessman Johnson – who is co-owner of the New York Jets – joins chairman Steve Parish, Josh Harris and David Blitzer as a partner and director of the Eagles, and has also signed the Premier League’s Owners’ Charter.