On 1 July 2016, Townsend joined Premier League club Crystal Palace on a five-year contract from Newcastle following their relegation to the Championship.
Palace triggered his £13 million release clause just six months after he joined from Tottenham.
He was originally assigned the number 17 shirt for his first season with Palace.
However, after Yannick Bolasie left for Everton, Townsend was reassigned the vacant number 10 shirt previously worn by Bolasie.
On 19 August 2019, Townsend was nominated for 2019 FIFA's Puskas Award for his volley against Manchester City.
On 1 July 2016, Townsend joined Premier League club Crystal Palace on a five-year contract from Newcastle following their relegation to the Championship. Palace triggered his £13 million release clause just six months after he joined from Tottenham. He was originally assigned the number 17 shirt for his first season with Palace. However, after Yannick Bolasie left for Everton, Townsend was reassigned the vacant number 10 shirt previously worn by Bolasie. On 19 August 2019, Townsend was nominated for 2019 FIFA's Puskas Award for his volley against Manchester City.
Andros Townsend