Crystal Palace send youngster on loan to Europe to get some first-team experience under his belt

Crystal Palace have loaned out new signing Kelvin Agho to ŠTK 1914 Šamorín, as announced on their official club website.

The Eagles have snapped up the young defender from the Hypebuzz Academy in Nigeria to bolster their youth ranks.

However, they have made the decision to temporarily loan him to Slovakia to get some first-team experience under his belt.

Agho, who plays as a left-back, will spent the remainder of his season in the 2. Liga.

More on his new temporary home

ŠTK 1914 Šamorín came 7th in the Slovakian second tier last term and are currently 5th after five wins from their opening nine matches.

They have a partnership with Brazilian club Fluminense and have their sights set on promotion to the top flight in this campaign.

Their director Csaba Horváth has told their website (via AllNigerianSoccer):

“He was noticed at Crystal Palace and when such a club comes to the fore, the players usually take advantage of such an opportunity.

“Kelvin is at the start of his journey which could lead to the Premier League, so he needs to play. We have been in contact with his agent since the spring, with whom we agreed that Kelvin could come to Šamorín on loan.

“He is a player with potential, which is not often found in our country, so I think that he will enrich our team with something again.”

Crystal Palace will be hoping Agho gets plenty of game time under his belt over the course of his stint in Europe and that he returns to London next year full of confidence.