In the Premier League, Crystal Palace have announced that they have signed experienced goalkeeper Walter Benitez.
The 32-year-old will officially join the Eagles on a free transfer and will join Oliver Glasner’s squad from July 1, after his contract with PSV Eindhoven expires.
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“Walter is an outstanding addition”
“Walter is an excellent addition to our squad and brings additional quality, experience and competition to our goalkeeping department alongside Dean [Henderson] and Remi [Matthews],” Palace chairman Steve Parish stated on the club’s website.
“We can’t wait to welcome Walter to South London next month as we continue our preparations for what promises to be a busy season with games on multiple fronts in 2025-26.”
Experience in top-flight football
Benitez leaves PSV after winning two consecutive Eredivisie titles and playing 134 games for the Dutch club in all competitions in the last three seasons.
The individual international for Argentina, who also spent six years at French side Nice, has broad European experience and played 11 games in the Champions League last season, where he faced both Liverpool and Arsenal.
The transfer strengthens Palace ahead of a season where the club is expected to compete both nationally and internationally.
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