Viera returns to Premier League as Crystal Palace boss

July 5 – Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira is the new manager of Premier League Crystal Palace — his third senior coaching role.

Vieira has signed a contract until 2024 as the replacement for veteran former England manager Roy Hodgson, who stepped down at the end of last season after four years in charge of the south London club.

The Palace job is Vieira’s first role in Premier League management, having previously taken charge of Nice and New York City FC.

“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,” said Vieira, a former World Cup and European Championship winner with France.

“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.”

As a player, Vieira was best known at club level for his nine years with Arsenal under Arsene Wenger, where he helped the team win three Premier League titles and captained the Gunners to an unprecedented unbeaten league campaign in 2003-04.

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