James Tomkins: Crystal Palace sign West Ham defender for £10m

James Tomkins made his Premier League debut at West Ham aged 18

Crystal Palace have signed defender James Tomkins from Premier League rivals West Ham United for £10m.

The 27-year-old, who has signed a five-year contract, is Palace's third summer signing, after midfielder Andros Townsend and goalkeeper Steve Mandanda.

Tomkins joined West Ham's academy aged seven and went on to make 243 first-team appearances, scoring 11 goals.

Palace chairman Steve Parish said Tomkins was a player that manager Alan Pardew had "always wanted to sign".

Tomkins said on the club's website: "I am really excited to be joining Crystal Palace, a massive club and a manager in Alan Pardew that I know well.

"I will always be thankful for how he helped me develop in my younger days at Upton Park."

West Ham captain Mark Noble, another of the club's academy products, marked Tomkins' departure