Palace goalkeeper Whitworth joins Exeter on loan

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Image caption, Joe Whitworth has made two first-team appearances for Crystal Palace

Exeter City have signed Crystal Palace goalkeeper Joe Whitworth on a season-long loan deal.

The 20-year-old featured for Palace last season in the Premier League Two and has played for England at under U15, U16 and U18 level.

He made two Premier League first-team appearances in the 2022-23 season away at Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal.

"We felt like it was another good avenue to go down in loaning a top Premier League goalkeeper," .

β€œJoe fits that profile, he was their player of the season last year in the under-21s and he’s got the experience of being in the first team too which is fantastic at his young age.

β€œHe’s really good with his feet and he’s someone who can help with how we build in our possession-based style. But most importantly, Joe’s also a fantastic shot-stopper and has a great personality."

Whitworth is the Grecians' sixth addition of the summer transfer window.