July 4 2011

Kagisho Dikgacoi

Crystal Palace have bagged Kagisho Dikgacoi on a permanent deal from Fulham, subject to a work permit.

Dikgacoi, also known as KG, was signed on loan last season after failing to hold down a first team place at Premier League Fulham.

He played 13 times during that period and scored one goal, with his experience helping to secure a Championship place for the Eagles.

The South African international has signed for a reported £400,000 with a further £300,000 in add-ons, penning a three-year contract.

He said: "Everything has been finalised and I have signed a three-year contract. I am very excited and looking forward to helping the team qualify for Premier League next season."

Palace manager Dougie Freedman added: "Kagisho's my kind of player and I've persuaded the chairman to buy him.

"At only 26, he is only going to get better with more games and I see it as a good investment for the football club.

"He wants to come here and play and I am only interested in players who are keen to play for Crystal Palace and will make us a better side."

Palace chairman Steve Parish tweeted: "KG [Dikgacoi] signed, welcome back, really pleased much more to come from KG. Working hard on others."