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Ambrose joins Birmingham

July 13, 2012
By ESPN staff

Darren Ambrose has become the latest player to join Birmingham City, signing with the Blues from Crystal Palace for an undisclosed fee.

Darren Ambrose celebrates his stunning goal
GettyImagesDarren Ambrose built a fine reputation for goalscoring in his time at Crystal Palace

Ambrose, 28, still had a year remaining on his contract with Palace, but has agreed a two-year deal with Birmingham that takes the total package cost to around £1 million.

Ambrose told the club's official website: "I'm absolutely delighted and buzzing at the moment. I can't wait to get going.

"It's been a hectic few days to get it done but this a positive move for myself at this point in my career and I can't wait.Hopefully we can improve as a team on last year (defeat in the npower Championship play-off semi-finals) and go one better.''

Ambrose spent three seasons at Selhurst Park, making 126 appearances and scoring 39 goals for the Eagles.