Crystal Palace defender completes Fulham switch
Fulham have confirmed the signing of Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen.
The west Londoners have confirmed that the 28-year-old has been handed an initial five-year deal at Craven Cottage, with a club option to take it to six years.
Andersen joined Palace in the summer of 2021 and made 113 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring three goals and registering six assists.
He enjoyed a successful loan spell with Fulham in the 2020-21 season.
Chairman Steve Parish said: “Joachim has been immense for the club over his three years at Palace, playing a part in some of our most memorable recent results.
“He leaves with the utmost respect of everyone here, and we wish him well for the future.”
Speaking to FFCtv, Andersen said: “It’s really nice to be here. Feels a little bit like coming home, so it’s a good feeling.
“Of course, I know the club, I know how Fulham are playing, I know many players, I know some staff, so I didn’t need anyone to convince me because I knew a lot of things already.
“I had some good talks with the manager. I know the playing style he likes to play, so it was just a decision I needed to make myself, with my wife and family, and see what’s the best for me, and I think this is a good step for my career.”
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