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Crystal Palace have confirmed the arrival of Mali International, Cheick Doucoure from Ligue 1 side RC Lens.
The 22-year-old signed a five-year deal with the Eagles.
The midfielder is Palace’s third signing of the summer, following the arrivals of winger Malcolm Ebiowei and goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.
Doucoure made 34 Ligue 1 appearances for Lens last season as they achieved a seventh-place finish in France’s top-flight.

“I’m very happy, I feel a lot of joy and a lot of pride to be a Palace player,” Doucoure told the London club’s media. “I’m proud to be at Palace today.”
Welcome to Palace, Cheick Doucouré ❤️💙#CPFC
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) July 11, 2022
Crystal Palace fought off competition from London rivals Arsenal for Doucoure’s signature.
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