Crystal Palace officially announced the appointment of Roy Hodgson as manager.

Roy Hodgson became the new head coach of Crystal Palace, signing a two-year contract with the London club, the official website of the "eagles".

On this post, Hodgson will be replaced by Frank de Boer, who was fired after 77 days and five matches at the helm of the club.

The 70-year-old Englishman was out of work since he resigned as England coach after losing to Iceland in the 1/8 finals of Euro 2016.

In the Premier League, Hodgson already coached Blackburn, Fulham, Liverpool and West Bromwich. In addition, he is a pupil of the youth system Crystal Palace, although for the first team did not play.