Reich moves on

Last updated : 30 January 2007 By Nik Taylor

Marco Reich has left Palace and signed for German second division side Offenbach.

Reich had been at Selhurst Park since the autumn of 2005, when he signed a permanent deal after impressing during a trial spell.

However, he never found any consistent form and had fallen down the first team pecking order after the arrival of Peter Taylor as manager.

This season the 29-year-old made just five starts, as well as two substitute appearances.

The German midfielder said of his move to promotion-chasing Offenbach: "I was very happy with the offer they made. After talks with coach Wolfgang Frank and other club representatives I am fully confident I have made the right step."