Crystal Palace sign former Chelsea defender Gary Cahill

Gary Cahill has joined Crystal Palace and could be available to feature in Saturday’s Premier League opener at home to Everton.

Former England international, who was a free agent after leaving Chelsea this summer, has joined the Eagles on a two-year deal.

The 33-year-old defender told the club’s official website: “I’m glad to be here. I think it’s a good opportunity for me to continue my career in the Premier League and to play in a good, exciting team.

“There are some very exciting, talented players here. I’m looking forward to the challenge.

“I’m hungry to prolong my career as long as I possibly can.

“I feel like I’m in great shape and whoever I play for, I’d like to think that I give it 110 percent and leave everything out there, so hopefully that will be good enough for the manager, my team-mates and also the fans.”

Cahill won two Premier League titles with the Blues as well as the Champions League and two Europa League.