New signing Michy Batshuayi meets his manager Roy Hodgson after completing loan switch from Chelsea Crystal Palace completed the deal in the early hours of Friday morning Michy Batshuayi walked into the manager's office for a handshake and a hug The new Palace signing was on loan at Valencia but he was unsuccessfulBy Jack Kinnersley For Mailonline Published: 17:19 GMT, 1 February 2019 | Updated: 17:20 GMT, 1 February 2019 Viewcomments Michy Batshuayi has met his new boss Roy Hodgson after completing his loan switch from Chelsea on deadline day. Provisional paperwork was submitted prior to Thursday's 11pm cut-off, allowing Crystal Palace to complete the deal in the early hours of Friday morning. Batshuayi walked into the manager's office for a handshake and a hug as he got used to his new surroundings. Michy Batshuayi has met his new boss Roy Hodgson after completing his loan switch Crystal Palace to complete the deal for Batshuayi in the early hours of Friday morning Batshuayi walked into the manager's office for a handshake and a hug with his new boss The new Palace signing was on loan at Valencia but was unsuccessful scoring one league goal in 15 appearances. His loan at the La Liga side was cut short in order to join the south London club. Writing in Spanish on Twitter, Batshuayi said: 'To all the fans at Valencia: I'm sorry it didn't work out between us, and I wish you all the best by the end of the season. This city and this stadium deserve a team in its best way. Thank you very much for your support and for those who believed in me.' He added in another tweet: 'Dear @CPFC fans: I. CANT. WAIT.' Palace chairman Steve Parish told the club's official website: 'This is a fantastic signing for Crystal Palace. 'Michy is a player we've long admired, and I'm delighted that we've finally managed to get him in a red and blue shirt. He will be a magnificent addition to our squad.' The new Palace signing was on loan at Valencia but was unsuccessful scoring one league goal Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility