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Walter Benitez could leave Crystal Palace to return to OGC Nice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 8:55 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Walter Benitez could leave Crystal Palace to return to OGC Nice

Summary

Walter Benitez, 33, may terminate his contract with Crystal Palace to rejoin OGC Nice. Reports indicate that the goalkeeper played only eight matches last season and is interested in returning to the club where he previously played. Benitez is under contract until 2028 but is willing to take a wage cut and sever ties with Palace. A spot at Nice could open up if their current No. 1 goalkeeper, Yehvann Diouf, departs. Discussions between Benitez and Nice are reportedly underway.

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Status Watch

•Benitez joined Crystal Palace from PSV Eindhoven last summer.
•He has only made one Premier League appearance since joining.
•The goalkeeper is willing to terminate his contract to return to Nice.
•Yehvann Diouf's future at Nice is uncertain, potentially opening a spot.
•The discussions about Benitez's return are reportedly ongoing.

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8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Crystal Palace’s Walter Benitez could rejoin OGC Nice on free transfer

What they're saying

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Walter Benitez (33) could terminate his contract at Crystal Palace in order to secure a return to OGC Nice, as per a report from Nice-Matin.Benitez joined Crystal Palace from PSV Eindhoven last summe...
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