Crystal Palace appoint Patrick Vieira as new manager
The club has fantastic foundations in place after many years in the Premier League, and I hope we can make further improvements and continue to drive the club forward
Sebastian Nkrumah Listowell 
Crystal Palace have confirmed the appointment of the former French and Arsenal star as their new head coach of the club.
The position has been vacant since Roy Hodgson left by mutual consent after four years at the helm at Selhurst Park at the end of last season.
The 45-year-old Frenchman has put penned a three-year contract deal with the Eagles which sees him through to 2024.
This will be the former Gunner’s captain first senior role in the Premier League following a pair of brief stints with MLS outfit New York City and Ligue 1 club Nice.
“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.
“It is a project that is really appealing to me, having spoken a lot with the chairman and sporting director about their ambition and plans for the whole club, including the academy.
“The club has fantastic foundations in place after many years in the Premier League, and I hope we can make further improvements and continue to drive the club forward.
“I am also very excited to experience the atmosphere the club’s supporters make at Selhurst Park and away from home too, and I know just how important that can be for the team.” Patrick Vieira told Palace’s official website.
The 1998 World Cup winner and three-time Premier League champion will be intent on improving on Palace’s 14th-placed finish last term and a major squad overhaul is expected before the transfer window closes.
Vieira’s only previous coaching position in England was as manager of the Under-21 side at Manchester City which he took over after bringing an end to an illustrious playing career at the Etihad.
