Crystal Palace signs defender Hangeland

Crystal Palace has signed former Fulham captain Brede Hangeland for the new English Premier League season (PA, Joe Giddens/AP).

LONDON — Crystal Palace has signed former Fulham captain Brede Hangeland for the new English Premier League season.

The 33-year-old Norway central defender left Fulham after the London club opted against offering a new contract following relegation from the Premier League in May.

The Houston-born player’s one-year contract at Palace was announced on Friday.

Hangeland said: "I just want to be part of a good group of players, working for a good manager, working really hard, and driving something in the right direction."

When submitting content, please abide by our submission guidelines, and avoid posting profanity, personal attacks or harassment. Should you violate our submissions guidelines, we reserve the right to remove your comments and block your account. Sportsnet reserves the right to close a story’s comment section at any time.