Friday 1 July 2016 13:11, UK
Crystal Palace have signed goalkeeper Steve Mandanda from Marseille for an undisclosed fee.
The 31-year-old France international has put pen to paper on a three-year contract with the Eagles after passing a medical.
Mandanda, who was also reportedly of interest to Everton and Chelsea, is currently with the France squad at Euro 2016 - he has made 22 appearances for his country - and will move to Selhurst Park once the tournament is over.
He has been named Ligue 1 goalkeeper of the year four times, including last term, during his nine seasons with Marseille and has made a total of 443 appearances for the club, winning one Ligue 1 title and three French League Cups.
Mandanda, who will link up with his France team-mate Yohan Cabaye at Palace, was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and started his career at Le Havre, where he made his professional debut in 2005, before joining Marseille in 2008.
Palace chairman Steve Parish told his club's official website: "I'm delighted that we have been able to bring Steve into the club. He brings a wealth of experience at both club and international level to us, and boasts a proven track record when it comes to winning trophies.
"I'm sure the Palace fans will enjoy watching him in action for us over the next few years."
Mandanda's arrival will cast doubt over the future of long-serving Palace 'keeper Julian Speroni, with Wayne Hennessey and Alex McCarthy also on the books.
