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Frank de Boer aims to bring the 'Ajax way' to Crystal Palace if former Inter Milan boss accepts Selhurst Park job

Crystal Palace fans can expect attacking football if Frank de Boer is appointed as manager of the south London club, according to his brother Ronald.

The former Barcelona star is set to put the bitterness of his San Siro sacking by Inter Milan behind him, by delivering Ajax-style entertainment in SE25.

The elegant Holland defender only lasted 85 days during his ill-fated spell with the Nerazzurri - but sibling Ronald insists 'football addict' Frank will entertain the Palace faithful if he lands the position.

Frank de Boer will bring an attractive Dutch-style of play to Crystal Palace if he takes the role
Frank de Boer will bring an attractive Dutch-style of play to Crystal Palace if he takes the role
Frank plans to speak with former Barca teammate Pep Guardiola about the Premier League
Frank plans to speak with former Barca teammate Pep Guardiola about the Premier League

Speaking to the Daily Mirror at the start of this weekend's Icons golf tournament, he said: 'Inter wanted to change their philosophy from Catenaccio football towards a more international style of pressing football that Frank adores.