Crystal Palace have announced the signing of midfielder Cheick Doucoure from Lens on a five-year deal, subject to international clearance.
The 22-year-old Mali international was identified as the Eagles' top transfer target earlier and arrives at Selhurst Park following several weeks of negotiations with Lens over a price, with Palace paying an initial £18million fee that could rise to £22million with add-ons.
Doucoure had previously agreed personal terms ahead of his move to Palace and becomes the club’s third signing of the summer to be announced following teenage winger Malcolm Ebiowei’s arrival on a free deal last week. Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has also joined the club following the expiry of his contract at West Brom.
