Rakip, who moved to Benfica from Malmo earlier this month after making 30 appearances for the Swedish champions last season, has 11 caps for his country's under-21 team. "I believe this is a league that suits me and my way of playing," the 21-year-old told Palace's website (www.cpfc.co.uk). "It's fast-paced and physically intense, and I'm a... box-to-box player who runs up and down the field." Former England manager Hodgson managed at Malmo in the 1980s, leading the club to five consecutive league championships. "It feels amazing arriving to the best league in the world and to be part of a great team."

Source: bd News24 January 22, 2018 16:07 UTC