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Marouane Chamakh completes Crystal Palace move

Marouane Chamakh completes Crystal Palace move

12 August 2013 - 21:15

Marouane Chamakh has finally completed a move to Crystal Palace. The Moroccan striker has signed a two year contract with the Eagles and Ian Holloway has promised the former Bordeaux frontman that he will be a first team regular at the club.

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    Ian Holloway has been pursuing a striker for most of the transfer window and is delighted to have finally wrapped up a deal for the forward.


    A statement wrote: "Crystal Palace are delighted to confirm the signing of Morocco international striker Marouane Chamakh on a one-year deal.



     



    "The former Arsenal forward has joined the Eagles on a permanent deal after competing a medical in SE25, and will wear the number 29 shirt."


    Written by Ketan Patel




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