Crystal Palace have announced the signing of Northern Ireland under-21 international Kofi Balmer on a one-year deal from Northern Ireland Football League side Larne F.C.
The 21-year-old defender made over 40 appearances across all competitions last season for Larne, helping his side secure a fifth-placed finish and subsequently a Europa Conference League play-off spot after retaining the County Antrim Shield in January.
Prior to joining Larne, Balmer established himself with fellow NIFL club Ballymena United, making his debut at just 16 years of age during the 2016/17 campaign and helped the club register a second-placed finish only two seasons later.
