Mamadou Sakho has rejoined Crystal Palace on a permanent transfer from Liverpool, signing a four-year contract at Selhurst Park.
France defender Sakho, who spent the back half of 2016-17 on loan at Palace and played a key part in their Premier League survival, sealed his return to south London in a deal worth a reported £26million.
The 27-year-old made 80 appearances for Liverpool after joining from Paris Saint-Germain in September 2013, and became Frank de Boer s fourth signing of the transfer window.
I am really happy to be here because I have some friends here, Sakho said.
I loved the challenge last year; it was difficult but beautiful and it s why this summer I thought that Palace was the best choice.
I am really excited about playing for the Palace fans again, but in football the past is the past and you need to think about today and tomorrow.
Last year we did a good job and we need to prove that again and have a good objective. If we put all of our power together, we will have a great season.
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