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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](https://www.nicematin.com/sports/football/moffi-et-carlos-devenus-indesirables-diouf-s-interroge-sur-son-avenir-benitez-en-salle-d-attente-on-fait-le-point-sur-les-dernieres-informations-du-mercato-de-l-ogc-nice-10689493).**
Benitez joined Crystal Palace from PSV Eindhoven last summer, however, as he would have been aware upon joining, he played a back-up role. As a result, the 33-year-old was limited to just eight appearances across the season. He played just once in the Premier League.
Under contract until 2028, he may nonetheless have his sights set on a return to _Les Aiglons._ The goalkeeper was present at Villa Massena last month and the club’s former co-president, Jean-Pierre Rivere, revealed that the Argentinian shotstopper had his heart set on a return to the Allianz Riviera.
A place for Benitez could be opened up should Yehvann Diouf, the current No.1, opt to leave the club. The Senegal international, **Nice-Matin** understands, is weighing up his future.
Benitez would be willing to make a significant effort to return to Nice by terminating his contract and taking a wage cut.
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