Crystal Palace have signed Arsenal's midfielder, Mathieu Flamini, on a free transfer after he was released by Arsenal.
The 32-year-old Frenchman played 246 times for Arsenal over two separate spells, winning three FA Cups and reaching the 2006 UEFA Champions League Final.

He also played five years in Serie A with Milan, where he won the 2011 league title.
The new defensive midfielder is to wear the No 4 shirt and has been included in Pardew's 25-man Premier League squad.

In a statement released on Palace's official website, He said: 'Crystal Palace is a very ambitious club with great players and I am looking forward to being part of that squad.
'It is a very interesting challenge for me and I am very excited to be here.'
'I have had chance to discuss the move here with Alan Pardew and he really helped me make my decision.'

Palace manager Alan Pardew said he was pleased to "have secured a player of his stature", saying: 'I thought it was important to get another midfield player. His playing ability will help us but also his leadership qualities and his ability of how to win games in a passing style.
'I am delighted that we have secured a player of his stature.'

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