Wales' Hughes leaves promoted Crystal Palace

Wales' Hughes leaves promoted Crystal PalaceImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Elise Hughes scored 26 goals in 64 Palace appearancesPublished2 minutes agoWales forward Elise Hughes has left Crystal Palace, a little over a month since helping them to return to the Women's Super League.The 25-year-old announced her departure on social media as she helped Wales prepare for Tuesday night's crucial World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic in Cardiff."After four years, two promotions, one league trophy and some of the best moments of my career, it's time to say goodbye," Hughes wrote."The highest highs and the lowest lows have come in a Palace shirt, but I'm leaving a better player and person than when I arrived and for that I'll always be grateful. To the club, the fans and my teammates thanks for supporting me through it all."Thank you, Crystal Palace."Hughes has not revealed where her future lies.New episodes of Women's Football Weekly podcast drop every Tuesday on BBC Sounds, plus find interviews and extra content from the Women's Super League and beyond on the Women's Football Weekly feedRelated topicsWomen's FootballFootballWomen's Super LeagueMore on this storyInside the Wales camp: Carrie Jones & Mayzee DaviesAttributionSoundsBirmingham, Palace promoted to WSL as Charlton fall to play-offPublished2 MayGet the latest WSL news on our dedicated page