Fulham sign Danish defender Andersen from Palace

Fulham have signed Danish centre back Joachim Andersen from fellow Premier League club Crystal Palace on a contract until the summer of 2029, with an option to extend by a further year, the West London club announced on Friday.

Financial details were not disclosed by either club, but British media reported that the deal was worth around £30 million.

The 28-year-old, capped 36 times for Denmark, had joined Palace in 2021 from Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais, making 113 appearances across all competitions for the Selhurst-based side.

He also spent the 2020-21 season on loan at Fulham and will wear the No 5 shirt, the same number he wore during his previous spell at the club.

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"It's really nice to be here. Feels a little bit like coming home, so it's a good feeling," Andersen told FFCtv.

"I know the club, I know how Fulham are playing, I know many players, I know some staff, so I didn't need anyone to convince me because I knew a lot of things already.

"I had some good talks with the manager. I know the playing style he likes to play, so it was just a decision I needed to make myself, with my wife and family, and see what's the best for me, and I think this is a good step for my career."

Fulham, who finished 13th last season, next host promoted Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday, having lost to Manchester United 1-0 away in their season opener.