August 16 2013

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Crystal Palace have secured the permanent signing of French defender FLORIAN MARANGE.

MARANGE, 27, signs from Bordeaux on a free transfer and can play either as left-back or in the centre of defence.

The former Under-21 French international started out with Bordeaux in the 2004-5 season and has made more than 100 appearances since, as well as having spells on loan with Nancy and Le Havre.

MARANGE is the third French-speaking arrival at Selhurst Park in the last fortnight, following Elliot Grandin and Marouane Chamakh.