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Confirmed: Crystal Palace sign goalkeeper Steve Mandanda ahead of Chelsea
CRYSTAL PALACE have beaten Chelsea to the signing of Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda.
France goalkeeper Steve Mandanda has joined Crystal Palace
The 31-year-old, who played 433 games for Marseille, is said to have held talks with Chelsea over a deal but has opted to sign for Palace.
He becomes Palace's second arrival of the day after they signed Andros Townsend from Newcastle.
“I’m delighted that we have been able to bring Steve into the club," said Palace chairman Steve Parish.
BREAKING: #CPFC are delighted to announce the signing of @SteveMandanda on a three year deal! #BienvenueSteve ???????????? pic.twitter.com/H3hmXo0Rq9
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) July 1, 2016
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Chelsea are understood to be eyeing a new goalkeeper this summer as Asmir Begovic's future in west London remains unclear.
It was claimed Begotvic would be sold to make room for Mandanda but incoming manager Antonio Conte must now look elsewhere for a replacement No 2.
Palace, meanwhile, earlier confirmed Townsend has joined the club from relegated Newcastle on a five-year contract.
Dwight Gayle has moved in the opposite direction.
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