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Senegal captain Kouyate quits West Ham for Palace

London (AP) - Senegal captain Cheikhou Kouyate has left West Ham United for English Premier League rivals Crystal Palace.

"I'm so happy," the 28-year-old midfielder said on Wednesday after signing a four-year deal. "I'm very excited to start with my new team-mates.

"This is the right time to move because I needed a new challenge. I have good memories of West Ham but I need to come here and give my best because I like the Crystal Palace project."

No transfer fee was disclosed by the clubs.

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