Crystal Palace confirm signing of goalkeeper Vicente Guaita on three-year deal

Crystal Palace have confirmed the signing of Vicente Guaita on a free transfer.

The goalkeeper, 31, will join up with Roy Hodgson's squad when his Getafe contract expires on July 1.

The Eagles tried to bring in Guaita during the January transfer window but despite a £7million bid were unable to convince Getafe to part with their first-choice shot-stopper.

Palace chairman Steve Parish said: “We are delighted to sign one of La Liga's best goalkeepers and pleased that we beat off the competition for his signature. We very much look forward to Vicente joining in pre-season training and helping us push on in the Premier League."