AFC Wimbledon sign Kofi Balmer on loan from Crystal Palace

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"I can't wait to get started, meet the lads and hopefully have a good run in," he told the club website.

"Ethan Chislett is a character, I really got on with him well at Port Vale, he's had nothing but good things to say about Wimbledon. This was an opportunity that was too good to turn down.

"This is a very tightly orientated club. Everyone's in it together, everyone is going to help you out. If the team was going through a rough time you'd not only have the staff and the players behind you but also the fans. When I came in to speak to the manager the other day I felt wanted."

Manager Johnnie Jackson said: "Kofi is a young, aggressive defender who likes to play on the front foot. He will really fit into our style and everything that we do here. He also has the advantage of League One experience and was really keen to be a part of what we're doing. He will play a key role in helping us to kick on in the second half of the season."

Head of Football Operations Craig Cope added: "We're really excited to bring Kofi to the club, he has a wealth of experience at senior level and suits our style. We'd like to thank Crystal Palace for their support in this window."