Crystal Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita rejects interest from LaLiga to sign new two-year contract with the option of an extra 12 months after impressive performances this season
- Crystal Palace’s Vicente Guaita was linked with a move to LaLiga Real Sociedad
- The stopper signed a new deal potentially keeping him at SE25 until June 2024
- Out-of-contract pair Patrick van Aanholt and Christian Benteke could move away
Vicente Guaita has signed a new two-year contract with Crystal Palace, ending speculation he could move to LaLiga.
His deal runs until June 2023 with the option to extend for a further year, extending his stay at the club by potentially three seasons.
With his previous contract expiring this summer, clubs outside England could start negotiating to sign him on a pre-contract agreement which would see him move on a free from the beginning of January.
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita has signed a new two-year contract at the club
As Sportsmail stated on Saturday, there were reports Spanish side Real Sociedad, challenging for the European places, were keen to sign the stopper.
The 34-year-old was apparently keen to return to his homeland, rejecting interest from two other clubs to move back to Spain.
But Guaita, who has made 80 appearances for Crystal Palace since signing from Getafe on a free in summer 2018, will be staying at SE25 for the foreseeable future.
The 34-year-old has extended his terms by a further two years, with the option for a third
He told the Eagles website: ‘I am so happy to extend my time at Crystal Palace with my contract until 2023.
‘My family is really settled here in south London, and I have enjoyed my time with [manager] Roy [Hodgson], Deano [goalkeeping coach Dean Kiely], all the coaches, and my teammates playing in the Premier League, and have a great relationship with the fans of Crystal Palace.’
Chairman Steve Parish added: ‘I am delighted that Vicente has committed his future to Crystal Palace.
Roy Hodgson’s first-choice stopper’s future is now secure, although several others may leave
‘He is an extremely talented goalkeeper whose contribution has been invaluable over the last few seasons and I am sure will continue to be so in the upcoming months and years.’
There may be other outgoings at the club, however, with left back Patrick van Aanholt – also out of contract this summer – being considered by Arsenal.