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title: "VIDEO | Reaction to Frank de Boer being confirmed as Palace manager"
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published: "2017-06-29T20:35:25Z"
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# VIDEO | Reaction to Frank de Boer being confirmed as Palace manager

On Monday, Crystal Palace announced that Frank de Boer was the club’s new manager as he signed a three-year contract.Alfonso Greenbrook looked over the appointment of de Boer as the club’s new First Team Manager and discussed what he thinks de Boer will bring to the team this season and what he needs to do in the summer transfer window. As well as this he’ll be bringing you an exclusive interview with Frank de Boer following his appointment.

Alfonso Greenbrook looked over the appointment of de Boer as the club’s new manager and discussed what he thinks de Boer will bring to the team this season and what he needs to do in the summer transfer window

![John Phillips/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readcrystalpalace.com/readcrystalpalace/sites/17/2017/06/801286206.jpg)

*Will Frank de Boer be a success? Who will de Boer bring in in the transfer window? Will Keeping Sammy Lee be an advantage?*

All this and more in this week’s e-Crystal Palace Podcast.

> YouTube: The e-Crystal Palace Podcast S2E1 Frank de Boer Confirmed as Palace Manager!

Following his appointment, De Boer said he is excited to be taking charge at a Premier League club for the first time. [Speaking to the club website](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2017/june/frank-de-boer-appointed-palace-boss/) he said: *“I am thrilled to be appointed as manager of Crystal Palace Football Club. It is a great honour to take charge of such an historic club, a club that is known around the world for its hugely proud and passionate fan base. This role is a hugely exciting opportunity for me, and I cannot wait to get started in the Premier League with the players and staff here in south London.”*

Watch the full Press Conference below:

> YouTube: #WelcomedeBoer | Frank de Boer’s First Crystal Palace Press Conference

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