Fulham have secured the signing of centre-back Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace for approximately £30 million.
The Cottagers had been keen on the 28-year-old throughout the summer, initially having a bid turned down as Palace aimed for a fee closer to £40 million.
Andersen, a Denmark international, has signed a five-year contract with Fulham, including an option to extend for an additional year. He previously played for Fulham on loan during the 2020-21 season.
“It’s really nice to be here. Feels a little bit like coming home, so it’s a good feeling,” Andersen said.
“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.”
During his loan spell with the Cottagers, Andersen made 31 Premier League appearances, scoring one goal.
Andersen featured 112 times for Palace after joining from Lyon in the summer of 2021.
He played every minute of Denmark’s Euro 2024 campaign, which ended in a last-16 defeat by hosts Germany.
Andersen’s Palace centre-back partner Marc Guehi has attracted interest from Newcastle, but Eagles chairman Steve Parish said it was “unlikely” both players would leave this summer.
“Marc [Guehi] will lead the team as captain [against West Ham on Saturday],” Palace boss Oliver Glasner said.
“I expect everyone to be a Crystal Palace player until someone tells me different.”