“The sporting director, along with the scouting department and scouting people he has around him, has been a really good success because of the players that we brought in,” added Vieira at the time. The 48-year-old, who also managed Nottingham Forest before returning to the Eagles, was tasked with last summer building a side for new manager Patrick Vieira after Palace allowed eight ageing players of big contracts to leave.Įberechi Eze, Michael Olise, Joachim Andersen, Marc Guehi, Vicente Guaita, and Jordan Ayew – all players brought to the club since Freedman joined – have all become key players under Vieira.įormer Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira called Freedman one of Crystal Palace’s “strengths” last season. The Scot returned in 2017 to take over the role of sporting director. Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman has signed a new deal with the club, according to The Atheltic.įreedman made more than 200 appearances for the Eagles and managed the South Londoners before departing for Bolton Wanderers in 2012.
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