Crystal Palace sign goalkeeper Walter Benitez on a free transfer

Crystal Palace have signed Argentina goalkeeper Walter Benitez from PSV Eindhoven on a free transfer.

The 32-year-old will join the Eagles when his contract with PSV  expires on 1 July.

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During his time in the Netherlands, Benitez made 143 appearances in all competitions and won back-to-back Eredivisie titles (in 2024 and  2025) as well as the KNVB Cup (in 2023) and two Johan Cruyff Shields (in 2022 and 2023). 

Steve Parish told Crystal Palace's official website: "Walter is an excellent addition to our squad, bringing further quality, experience and competition to our goalkeeping department alongside Dean and Remi. 

"We look forward to welcoming Walter to South London next month as we continue our preparations towards what promises to be a busy season, competing on multiple fronts, in 2025-26."

Benitez will have to battle it out with Palace's current first-choice keeper Dean Henderson and back-up Remi Matthews for a spot in the starting XI