New Fulham defender Joachim Andersen has slammed Crystal Palace over their handling of his exit. The centre-back became a key starter at Selhurst Park following his 2021 arrival from Lyon but was sold to London rivals Fulham earlier this week on a deal worth around £30million.
The Eagles previously set their asking price at £40million but wound up sealing a deal for £10million less despite also facing the possibility of losing another centre-back in Marc Guehi ahead of Friday night’s deadline. The sale of Andersen was a surprising one given the Dane’s importance to Oliver Glasner’s starting XI, and particularly given the 28-year-old was sold to a London rival who are likely to have similar aims for this season.
“I was a little disappointed that Palace could not offer me such a deal, in relation to the length,” he told Tipsbladet. “It was really a cold and cynical move from Palace so they could also make the last coins from me. But that’s how it is, it’s business from Palace’s side.”
Andersen was also quizzed on whether he was making a sideways move by joining Fulham, who have invested significantly this summer. He responded: “Yes, I can easily understand that. I can understand that people may wonder a little, but there are many concerns in a switch and there are many considerations. Actually, I just think that Fulham have shown me a lot of trust. It is a big investment on their part. Of course, Palace get a great offer, which they accept.
“I am 28 years old and I had two years left, so that they could get such money, it is clear that they are thinking about it. It was of course a difficult decision, but I think I have made the right one.”
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