Hangeland joins Crystal Palace

Norwegian international defender Brede Hangeland has joined English football club Crystal Palace.

Palace Friday said that Hangeland had signed a one-year contract after six and a half years at London rivals Fulham, who were relegated last season, reports Xinhua.

The 33-year-old becomes Palace manager Tony Pulis' third signing for the new campaign following by the arrivals of Blackpool goalkeeper Chris Kettings and Cardiff City striker Fraizer Campbell.