Crystal Palace have agreed a deal to sign free agent goalkeeper Walter Benitez from PSV Eindhoven. Who will come in as back-up to Dean Henderson sportnews.
The Athletic reported that the 32-year-old had just helped PSV win the 2025 Dutch Eredivisie. And was therefore looking for a new challenge. Which eventually led him to the English Premier League. โปรโมชั่น ufabet
The Argentine goalkeeper made 46 appearances last season, keeping 10 clean sheets and conceding a staggering 64 goals in all competitions.
Overall, his career saw him play for only three clubs: Kilmes, Nice and PSV.
With the experienced Benitez brought in to Selhurst Park to help grind Europa League glory. There was also an exit in Owen Goodman, who was sent on loan to Huddersfield Town for the season.
As Matt Turner’s loan deal expires, he returns to parent club Forest.
The Argentina goalkeeper was an ever-present in PSV’s league campaign as they won the Eredivisie title, beating Ajax to the trophy by a point.
Benitez started 11 of PSV’s 12 Champions League fixtures last term as they reached the last 16. Where they were defeated 9-3 on aggregate by Arsenal.
Benitez will compete with Crystal Palace current first-choice keeper Dean Henderson. Who started for England in last week’s 3-1 friendly defeat to Senegal at the City Ground.