May 28 2013

Jermaine Easter

Crystal Palace forward Jermaine Easter is set to join local rivals Millwall permanently.

Easter, who netted once in nine appearances for the Lions after joining on loan in March, will make his move across South London full time.

Despite manager Kenny Jackett leaving the Den, Millwall will keep to their promise of a one-year contract for the striker.

"When I was on loan myself and Kenny Jackett agreed everything and I was expecting to be playing for him next season," he said.

"However, I've been in the game long enough to know how football works, so I will now be looking to do well under the new manager.

"I'm looking forward to the new season and playing under whoever the new manager is.

"Kenny did a fantastic job for Millwall and the new manager will undoubtedly put his own stamp on the team, bring in a few new players and try to move the club on.

"These are exciting times and hopefully the coming season will see us challenging for the play-offs."

Easter, who signed from MK Dons in January 2011, scored 10 goals over three seasons of limited appearances with the Eagles.