Former Arsenal captain, Patrick Vieira has been appointed the manager of Crystal Palace.
Crystal News reports that the 45-year-old Vieira is taking up his first managerial role in the Premier League.
Vieira, who won three Premier League titles as a player with the Gunners, has had mixed results in charge of New York City and Nice in his two previous managerial jobs.
The Frenchman, who also won the World Cup and European Championship with his country, is highly regarded in England for his stellar playing career under Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.
“Crystal Palace Football Club is delighted to confirm the appointment of Patrick Vieira as its new manager for the next three seasons,” Palace said in a statement.
The Eagles have been searching for a new boss since Hodgson announced in May he would step down at the end of last season when his contract expired.
Vieira has a busy few weeks ahead, with a host of Palace players also out of contract and just six weeks until the Premier League season starts with a trip to European champions Chelsea.
Commentning on his new appointed Vieira said, ‘I am really excited to have this opportunity to return to the Premier League, and manage this great football club, as we begin a new chapter together.’
He continued: ‘It is a project that is really appealing to me, having spoken a lot with the Chairman and Sporting Director about their ambition and plans for the whole club, including the Academy.
‘The club has fantastic foundations in place after many years in the Premier League, and I hope we can make further improvements and continue to drive the club forward.
‘I am also very excited to experience the atmosphere the club’s supporters make at Selhurst Park and away from home too, and I know just how important that can be for the team.’
