08-06-2019, 08:52 AM
Former Chelsea captain, Gary Cahill joins Crystal Palace as he pens '£75,000-a-week deal' (Photos)
Premier League club, Crystal Palace has completed the signing of former Chelsea captain Gary Cahill.
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The 33-year-old defender who was released by Chelsea at the end of last season after spending seven years at the club, joins the Eagles on a free transfer.
According to the transfer deal, Cahill penned a two-year deal worth ÂŁ75,000 a week with the club.
"I'm looking forward to the challenge," said Cahill.
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"I'm hungry to prolong my career as long as I possibly can - I feel like I'm in great shape whoever I play for.
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"I'd like to think that I give it 110% and leave everything out there - so hopefully that will be good enough for the manager, my team-mates and also the fans."
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Palace boss Roy Hodgson said: "Having worked alongside Gary during my time as England manager, I know that he is going to be a valuable asset and I'm so happy to be working with him again."
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The former Bolton and Aston Villa defender won eight major honours with Chelsea.
by Linda Ikeji
Premier League club, Crystal Palace has completed the signing of former Chelsea captain Gary Cahill.
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The 33-year-old defender who was released by Chelsea at the end of last season after spending seven years at the club, joins the Eagles on a free transfer.
According to the transfer deal, Cahill penned a two-year deal worth ÂŁ75,000 a week with the club.
"I'm looking forward to the challenge," said Cahill.
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"I'm hungry to prolong my career as long as I possibly can - I feel like I'm in great shape whoever I play for.
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"I'd like to think that I give it 110% and leave everything out there - so hopefully that will be good enough for the manager, my team-mates and also the fans."
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Palace boss Roy Hodgson said: "Having worked alongside Gary during my time as England manager, I know that he is going to be a valuable asset and I'm so happy to be working with him again."
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The former Bolton and Aston Villa defender won eight major honours with Chelsea.
by Linda Ikeji