Crystal Palace forward Kwesi Appiah has joined AFC Wimbledon on a permanent deal.

Appiah, who joined the Eagles in 2012 after a prolific spell in non-league with Margate, struggled to break into the first-team during his time with the Premier League club.

The 26-year-old spent several loan spells away from Selhurst Park in an effort to prove his worth, with his latest club Viking FK in Norway, but is set to leave as a free agent.

Appiah also had a successful loan spell with the Dons in 2014 and is delighted to be returning to Kingsmeadow.

Appiah said: “I really loved my short spell at AFC Wimbledon a few years ago and I am really hungry to do well after a couple of frustrating seasons.

"I know the people at the club well and I look forward to building a great relationship with the fans again.”

Manager Neal Ardley added: “This is such a good signing for the club.

"We tried several times to bring Kwesi back, but after he took the Africa Cup of Nations by storm with Ghana I thought it could never happen.

"He has been getting fit and sharp playing in Norway and all being well, he will be ready to hit the ground running."

Wimbledon finished 15th in their debut season in League One but only had the eighth worst attack in the division.