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Kouyate will leave Palace on Friday after failing to agree a contract extension
Negotiations between the player and club over a new deal have been ongoing
But, the club and player failed to find a positive resolution during those talks
The midfielder will become a free agent on July 1 when his contract expires

By SAMI MOKBEL FOR MAILONLINE

Published: 08:54 EDT, 30 June 2022 | Updated: 08:54 EDT, 30 June 2022

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Cheikhou Kouyate will leave Crystal Palace on Friday after failing to agree a contract extension.

Talks between the player and club over a new deal have been ongoing but have failed to find a positive resolution.

And the former West Ham midfielder will become a free agent on July 1 when his contract expires.

Cheikhou Kouyate will leave Crystal Palace on Friday after failing to agree a contract extension

Kouyate, 32, was open to staying at Selhurst Park but wanted a two-year contract.

Given his age the Eagles were only prepared to offer the Senegal international a 12 month extension.

Talks between the player and club over have been ongoing but failed to find a resolution

Crystal Palace are on the verge of completing a move for Lens midfielder Cheick Doucoure

Joining from the Hammers in 2018, Kouyate has played a key role for the Eagles - making close to 150 appearances for the club.

But with Palace on the verge of completing a move for Lens midfielder Cheick Doucoure, the south London club have a younger, ready-made replacement for Kouyate ready to go.