Crystal Palace sign defender Joachim Andersen from Lyon for an undisclosed fee

The ball-playing centre-back Andersen spent last season on loan at fellow Londoners Fulham.

Joachim Andersen, right, impressed on loan at Fulham last season (Andrew Boyers/PA)

Crystal Palace have announced the signing of defender Joachim Andersen from Lyon for an undisclosed fee.

The Denmark international spent last season on loan with Fulham in the Premier League and will continue to ply his trade in England after he agreed a five-year deal at Selhurst Park.