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Crystal Palace appoint Frank de Boer as new manager

Soccer Football - Crystal Palace Press Conference - London, Britain - June 26, 2017 New Crystal Palace manager Frank de Boer during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Crystal Palace have appointed former Ajax Amsterdam and Inter Milan coach Frank de Boer as their new manager on a three-year contract, the Premier League club said on Monday.

The 47-year-old Dutchman has been out of work since he was sacked by Serie A club Inter in November after winning just five of the opening 14 games of the season.

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