Crystal Palace in Advanced Talks to Sign PSV Goalkeeper Walter Benite
Crystal Palace are closing in on a significant coup, with negotiations underway to sign experienced PSV goalkeeper Walter Benitez on a free transfer, as first reported by
@urieliugt
on X. The 32-year-old Argentine, whose contract with the Dutch champions expires this month, has yet to pen a new deal, opening the door for a Premier League move. According to
@jacobsben
, Palace are actively working to finalize terms with the shot-stopper, aiming to bolster their goalkeeping ranks for the 2025-26 season.
Benitez, a proven talent, joined PSV in 2022 on a free transfer from OGC Nice, where he made 188 appearances over six seasons. At PSV, he cemented his status as a reliable No. 1, featuring in 134 matches and helping the club secure back-to-back Eredivisie titles in 2024 and 2025. His cat-like reflexes and command of the box earned him a call-up to Argentina’s national team in 2024, debuting in a friendly against Costa Rica. Despite interest from Atlético Madrid last summer, Benitez remained with PSV but now appears set for a new challenge in England.
Palace’s interest stems from the need for a solid backup to first-choice goalkeeper Dean Henderson, especially with Matt Turner’s loan from Nottingham Forest ending and his expected move to Lyon. While Remi Matthews has extended his contract, Benitez’s pedigree makes him a strong candidate to compete for the No. 2 spot. The FA Cup winners, fresh off their greatest-ever season, see Benitez as a cost-effective addition, with no transfer fee required.
As talks progress, fans are buzzing about the potential signing, with
@jacobsben
noting Palace’s ambition to secure Benitez’s signature. If finalized, this move could prove a masterstroke for the Eagles, blending experience with Premier League aspirations.
