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Sarr had a spell at Watford before joining Marseille Crystal Palace have signed winger Ismaila Sarr from Marseille for a fee in the region of £12. 5m. The 26-year-old has joined on a five-year contract. "Thanks to the coach and the sporting director - they told me about their project, and I accepted because it is a good project, " said Sarr. "I am going to work hard on the pitch and off the pitch for the team and for the fans as well. " Sarr joined Marseille from Watford in July last year for an undisclosed fee. The forward scored 34 goals in 131 appearances during his time at Watford and registered five goals and six assists in all competitions for Marseille last season. Sarr, who has 13 goals in 64 caps for Senegal, won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021 and has featured in two World Cups. "We're happy that Ismaila has decided to join Crystal Palace because he knows the Premier League when he played at Watford, he knows living in England, and he also had many games with Marseille last season, " said Eagles boss Oliver Glasner. "In every year, in every club where he was, he's showed that he can score goals. He showed it as well in the national team for Senegal, so we are really pleased that he will join our group. " Palace have been searching for a replacement for Michael Olise since the Frenchman joined Bayern Munich. The club, who received £50m from Olise's departure, have made three summer signings so far. In addition to Sarr, Daichi Kamada, a 27-year-old Japanese midfielder, has joined from Lazio on a free transfer while Chadi Riad, who has three caps for Morocco, has joined in a £14m deal from Real Betis. Latest Crystal Palace news, analysis and fan views Get Crystal Palace news sent straight to your phone Olympics 2024: Great Britain win rowing silver in men's pair, plus diving final Transfer news, pre-season updates & Ten Hag interview Biles at brilliant best as curtain comes down on Murray's career An award-winning coming-of-age love story Lifeguarding at the local pool, Jade and Collette float into a new romance together Fresh drama from the creator of Peaky Blinders Feuds, family and fierce music from acclaimed screenwriter Steven Knight What secrets will this 17th century galleon reveal? Video What secrets will this 17th century galleon reveal? The Vasa, the majestic Swedish galleon, sank just after setting off on her maiden voyage Benedict Cumberbatch stars in a historical spy drama. Video Benedict Cumberbatch stars in a historical spy drama Salesman Greville Wynne is recruited to infiltrate Cold War Moscow What's happening and when at the Paris Olympics? 'Tears everywhere as British icon Murray departs' Ten Hag Q&A: Man Utd boss has 'left behind' job review 'Incredible! ' Biles' floor routine cements all-around gold. Video'Incredible! ' Biles' floor routine cements all-around gold The moment Murray's tennis career came to an end. Video The moment Murray's tennis career came to an end 51 moves and going strong at 45 - meet football's ultimate journeyman 'Celtic hold all the aces at home amid clamour for more ambition' Glover and women's four pipped to Olympic gold. Video Glover and women's four pipped to Olympic gold Three things we learned from Arsenal's America tour 'Compelling on and off court' - a decade on tour with Murray 'Key must approach Mc Cullum about England white-ball job' 'I have never seen anything like that' - Yee's sprint wins GB gold. Video'I have never seen anything like that' - Yee's sprint wins GB gold Is this the photo of the Paris 2024 Olympics? Zaha & Stormzy - the non-league club with superstar owners When do European leagues start for 2024-25 season? Who are Team GB's medal winners at Paris 2024? © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.