Frank de Boer named as new Crystal Palace manager

    Frank de Boer has been named as the new manager of Crystal Palace.

    The former Ajax and Inter Milan boss has joined the club on a three-year contract.

    The 47-year-old Dutchman succeeds Sam Allardyce, who left after helping Palace avoid relegation last season.

    Between 2010 and 2016, De Boer managed Ajax, winning the Eredivisie four years in a row between 2011 and 2015.

    He was sacked by Inter in November after only 85 days in charge.

    Regarding his new appointment he said: "The aim is to be a solid Premier League team, not to struggle with relegation. That is our main target - if we do more that's nice.

    "I had a good feeling about the club and the prospect of managing a team in the Premier league was exciting. This club can grow further and further. They spend a lot of money and there is the possibility to do something well with that money.

    "I've not met the players yet, we will look at one or two signings, but I think it is necessary to see all the players here first."

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