Crystal Palace have signed Larne FC prospect Craig Farquhar.

The 20-year-old centre-back will initially be registered with Palace's U21 team.

Farquhar said: “I'm delighted to be here, it's such a big club. I'm glad to get everything over the line and I can't wait to get started."

Academy Director Gary Issott also told the club's website: “Craig is a player that the club's watched over a long period of time.

“He's a young centre-half that's experienced both first-team and European football early in his career and he has all the attributes to play at the highest levels in the game.

“Craig joins our Under-21s and will add competition in the defensive part of the pitch."