Crystal Palace have completed the signing of midfielder Cheick Doucouré from Ligue 1 side Lens.
The 22-year-old joins the Eagles on a five-year-deal for a reported £18m guaranteed fee plus add-ons.
Doucoure has impressed for Lens over the years where he made 130 appearances across four seasons for the first team, representing them in Ligue 2 and Ligue 1 following the team’s promotion in 2020.
The Mali international is the third summer signing, following the arrivals of winger Malcolm Ebiowei and goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.
After signing for Palace, Doucouré said: “I'm very happy, I feel a lot of joy and a lot of pride to be a Palace player. I’m proud to be at Palace today."
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