Parma sign ex-Crystal Palace goalkeeper Guaita

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Nov 22, 2025 6:03 AM ET

Parma have confirmed the signing of ex-Crystal Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita on a free transfer.

Serie A side Parma have signed experienced goalkeeper Guaita on a free transfer, the club confirmed with an official statement on Saturday morning.

Official: Guaita signs for Parma

SEVILLE, SPAIN – MARCH 17: Vicente Guaita of Celta Vigo celebrates following the team’s victory in the LaLiga EA Sports match between Sevilla FC and Celta Vigo at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on March 17, 2024 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Guaita had been without a club since July 1, 2025, after the end of his contract with Celta Vigo.

He was drafted in to replace the injured Zion Suzuki, who will remain out of action for at least three months after undergoing surgery for a fracture in the middle finger of his left hand.

Why did Parma sign Guaita?

SEVILLE, SPAIN – DECEMBER 14: Vicente Guaita of Celta Vigo reacts during the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and RC Celta de Vigo at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on December 14, 2024 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Football Italia reported earlier this week that Guaita was Parma’s priority target to replace Suzuki.

We had also explained how the experience of the Spanish goalkeeper played a key role in Parma’s decision, as the Ducali needed a solid option to replace one of their best players.

Guaita played for five seasons at Crystal Palace, from 2018 to 2023, making 154 appearances with the English club.

The 38-year-old goalkeeper has picked the shirt number 13.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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