New boss De Boer aims to make Palace a 'solid Premier League team'


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

LONDON (Reuters) - New Crystal Palace manager Frank de Boer said he wants to make the team a "solid Premier League club" after he signed a three-year contract with the south London side on Monday.

The former Ajax Amsterdam coach, who has been out of work since he was sacked by Serie A club Inter in November, said he had been assessing the Palace squad before they report back for pre-season training next month.

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