Carlisle United have welcomed the signing of Crystal Palace forward, Luke Plange, on a half-season loan deal, marking the latest milestone in the 20-year-old’s rapidly evolving career.
- Crystal Palace forward and former Arsenal academy player, Luke Plange, has joined Carlisle United on a half-season loan deal.
- Plange made his debut for Derby County in December 2021 and went on to score four times in 27 appearances.
- Despite signing with Palace for a reported £1m fee in January 2022, Plange was immediately loaned back to Derby, then moved to RWD Molenbeek and Lincoln City.
Former Arsenal starlet Luke Plange heads to Carlisle United
Carlisle United have confirmed the signing of Crystal Palace forward, Luke Plange, on a half-season loan.
Plange, a product of the Arsenal academy, is noted for his goal-scoring prowess at youth level.
Nurturing talent in the Arsenal academy
Luke Plange’s football journey began at the Arsenal academy, where he swiftly made a name for himself as a prolific goal-scorer.
Plange caught the eye of many while ascending through the age groups, finding the net regularly at each level.
His talent earned him a debut for the under-18 side when he was just 15, a testament to his potential and precocious ability.
Rising through the ranks at Derby County
Plange’s performances at Arsenal led to a trial with Derby County, culminating in a permanent move in 2021.
At Derby, he found himself propelled into first-team action, making his debut against Bristol City in December 2021, coming on from the bench.
His first start for Derby resulted in him scoring the only goal in a vital win over Blackpool.
Recognition and further moves
Plange’s impressive performances didn’t go unnoticed.
He was nominated for the Championship Player of the Month award for December, further highlighting his footballing promise.
He netted four times in 27 appearances for Derby.
In January 2022, Crystal Palace secured Plange’s services for a reported fee of £1m.
However, Plange was immediately loaned back to Derby, reflecting the high regard in which he was held at Pride Park.
His career then took him abroad with a move to RWD Molenbeek in Belgium in August 2022, before yet another loan spell at Lincoln City in January 2023.
Joining the Carlisle United ranks
Now, the forward finds a new home at Carlisle United, joining the club on a half-season loan deal.
The move marks the latest step in Plange’s exciting journey, which began at Arsenal’s academy.
As Plange embarks on this new chapter with Carlisle United, both the player and the club will undoubtedly hope that his goal-scoring prowess will benefit the team in the upcoming season.