Crystal Palace have appointed Patrick Vieira as their new manager on a three-year contract. Palace's initial preference was to appoint a manager with Premier League experience but with time ticking and a number of players contemplating their contractual situations, the club has relaxed its requirements to help speed up the appointment. Come on you Eagles 🦅❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/fa8BO6LZgW — Patrick Vieira (@OfficialVieira) July 4, 2021Sporting director Dougie Freedman will work closely with Vieira on all football matters, primarily transfers - an area that caused talks with Nuno Espirito Santo to break down three weeks ago. "I am really excited to have this opportunity to return to the Premier League, and manage this great football club, as we begin a new chapter together," said Vieira. One out-of-contract player Vieira cannot call upon is Patrick van Aanholt, who has decided to leave the club to seek a fresh challenge.

Source: Sky sports July 04, 2021 12:03 UTC