Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Denmark international defender Joachim Andersen on a five-year deal. The 25-year-old centre-back joins Palace from Lyon after competing in Euro 2020 this summer, helping his country reach the semi-final stage. Andersen’s career began in his native Denmark, but he broke into professional football with Dutch side F.C. Twente. Shortly after making his first-team debut, Andersen was named Under-19 Talent of the Year by the Danish Football Association. Andersen has become the fourth signing so far under Patrick Vieira.
Chairman Steve Parish said: “In Joachim, we have added another highly-rated defender to our squad, and as a player with Premier League and international experience, we are extremely pleased to welcome him to Crystal Palace.”
On signing for the club,
Joachim Anderson said: “I’m extremely proud to be joining Crystal Palace and to be playing in the world’s best football league. The management of the club and Patrick Vieira have given me very strong assurance that they know my qualities, they believe in me and want me to play an important role in the team. I have a very positive impression of Patrick from the conversations I have had with him, and I have heard nothing but great things about the manager, the club and its plans for the future.”
