Crystal Palace winger makes National League transfer

Crystal Palace winger Roshaun Mathurin has joined National League side Hartlepool on loan until January.

This will be the 20-year-old’s first spell in senior football after joining the Eagles following his release from Tottenham Hotspur last summer.

Mathurin hit five goals and picked up six assists in the Premier League 2 season.

League sides Northampton and Exeter both explored a loan move for the winger this summer.

Upon joining Pools, Mathurin stated: “I’m really pleased to join the club and I’m buzzing to get going here. It’s a new experience for myself but one I’m really looking forward to.

“I’m eager to get out on the pitch and play in front of the fans – I can’t wait to excite them on a matchday.”

Pools manager Darren Sarll added: “Firstly, with the manner in which Crystal Palace operate within their development programme, you can see why they are a leading organisation in homegrown player development. 

“We thank them for assisting us in bringing Roshaun to Hartlepool United.

“He brings us great athleticism in wide positions that we’ve been short of since the injury to Luke Charman. 

“His ability to dribble and create chances will be evident from the outset. He will, of course, need a period of acclimatisation to be optimal within our team organisation, but I’m looking forward to seeing him play. 

“I hope we can give him a warm reception and welcome him to our football club – hopefully he has the best of experiences with us.”