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PSV Eindhoven sign Simon Poulsen from AZ Alkmaar

 Bertrand Traore of Vitesse and Simon Poulsen of AZ battle for the ball during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Vitesse Arnhem and AZ Alkmaar
Image: Simon Poulsen (L) in action for AZ Alkmaar

Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven have made Danish defender Simon Poulsen their first signing of the summer.

The 30-year-old has signed a two-year deal on a free transfer from AZ Alkmaar and will be the defensive cover for Dutch international Jetro Willems, according to PSV technical director Marcel Brands.

"He is an experienced player and will play a positive role in the squad," Brands told the club website of the left back, who was won 29 caps for Denmark and played at the 2010 World Cup.

Poulsen has made 114 appearances for AZ over two spells, scoring eight goals, and has also played for Sampdoria.

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