Alan Pardew has been confirmed as the new Crystal Palace manager after being officially released from his contract at Newcastle.
The former Eagles player has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract at Selhurst Park, where he succeeds Neil Warnock.
In a statement on Newcastle's official website, Pardew said: "It has been a privilege to manage Newcastle United and I want to thank my captain, Fabricio Coloccini, and all the players, John Carver, Steve Stone, Andy Woodman and all the staff, all of who have been outstanding servants to Newcastle United.
"A special thanks also goes to the fans for all their support over the last four years. I must also thank Mike Ashley and the board for their unwavering support during my tenure at the club."
The 53-year-old had been the second-longest-serving boss in the Premier League behind Arsene Wenger but has opted to return to the club where he made his name as a player.
Pardew spent four years with the Londoners, his first professional club, and was part of the side who made the final of the FA Cup in 1990, famously scoring against Liverpool in the semi-final.
As reported by Goal, Palace agreed a compensation package of £2.5 million (€3m) with Newcastle to land Pardew, who became the Eagles' No.1 target following the dismissal of Warnock on December 27.
Palace are currently 18th in the Premier League and facing a fight against relegation but escaped the drop in the 2013-14 campaign after Tony Pulis, later named Manger of the Season, was appointed.
On Palace's official website, the new boss continued: "I am absolutely delighted to be the new manager of Crystal Palace.
"Everyone knows my history here, what's important now is to move the club to the next level. I believe, with the backing of Steve [Parish] and the board, I can help achieve that and create some new exciting history for the club."
Chairman Parish enthused: "We wanted a manager with a great track record and proven experience in the Premier League. In Alan we have both these things as well as a man who has great affection for this club and shares my determination to take us to the next level."
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