Edgar Davids signs for Crystal Palace

Move: Edgar Davids counts Tottenham among his former clubs
11 April 2012

Dutch legend Edgar Davids has completed his shock move to npower Championship side Crystal Palace.

The 37-year-old former Holland midfielder has come out of retirement to sign a pay-as-you-play deal with the Eagles.

Davids, who counts AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus and Tottenham among his former clubs, last played a competitive match two years ago for Ajax.

The move rekindles memories Palace's coup of the 1990s when they managed to bring Italy international Attilio Lombardo to Selhurst Park.

The Eagles confirmed the deal on the day they officially came out of administration.

Davids told the club's official website, www.cpfc.co.uk: "It's an exciting time for the football club, and it is an exciting time for me. I just want to enjoy football and show what I can do."

Davids will be present at Selhurst Park tomorrow for the visit of Ipswich but needs to build up his match fitness before making his debut.

Palace manager George Burley added: "We spoke to Edgar in the week and the boy felt enthusiasm.

"He has been training with Ajax but now it's good to see us agree terms with him."

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