Crystal Palace have signed Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda on a three-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.
Mandanda’s deal was completed just hours after the Eagles signed Andros Townsend from Newcastle United, with Dwight Gayle going the other way in a separate transfer.
31-year-old Mandanda has made over 400 appearances for the French Ligue 1 club, and been in the French squad at two World Cups and three European Championships. He is a four-time Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Year, and
He signed from Le Havre in 2007, initially on loan, before making the deal permanent in 2008.
Palace Chairman Steve Parish said: “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.
