Official, confirmed. Joachim Andersen has just signed in as Fulham player from Crystal Palace. £30m package.[FABRIZIO ROMANO]

Crystal Palace F.C. can confirm that Joachim Andersen has completed a permanent transfer to Fulham. The 28-year-old defender joined Palace in the summer of 2021 and made 113 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring three goals and registering six assists.

contract until 2029 with an option for further season.

Andersen, 28, had a loan spell at Craven Cottage in 2020/21 and even captained them. He becomes their fourth signing of the summer, after Emile Smith Rowe, Jorge Cuenca and Ryan Sessegnon.

Andersen has been capped 36 times by Denmark. He has also played for Copenhagen, Midtjylland, Twente, Sampdoria and Lyon.

“Of course, I know the club, I know how Fulham are playing, I know many players, I know some staff, so I didn’t need anyone to convince me because I knew a lot of things already,” Andersen said on Fulham’s website.

“I had some good talks with the Manager. I know the playing style he likes to play, so it was just a decision I needed to make myself, with my wife and family, and see what’s the best for me, and I think this is a good step for my career.”