Arsenal football club's defensive midfielder who was released by the club at the end of last season has been signed by a smaller club.
Mathieu Flamini
Former Arsenal midfielder, Mathieu Flamini has joined Crystal Palace on a one-year contract, Sky can confirm.
The 32-year-old, who has also enjoyed spells with Marseille and AC Milan, has been without a club since leaving the Gunners at the end of last season.
The experienced Frenchman underwent a medical with Palace on Wednesday evening ahead of his move to Selhurst Park.
Eagles boss Alan Pardew expressed his admiration for Flamini earlier this week.
“I like the fact whenever he played, he played in the big, big games at Arsenal when they needed someone to kind of lead the team over the line and get big results,” said Pardew.
“I have always admired what he’s done, so I am looking at him.”