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title: "Cavalieri keen to stay at Crystal Palace beyond the summer"
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author: "Luke Osman"
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published: "2018-03-25T21:47:59Z"
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# Cavalieri keen to stay at Crystal Palace beyond the summer

Diego Cavalieri was only recruited on a short-term deal by Crystal Palace in the past month but has already expressed his happiness to be with the London club.

Speaking to ESPN, as cited by the [Croydon Advertiser](https://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/diego-cavalieri-liverpool-crystal-palace-1382378), the experienced goalkeeper admitted that if he is given the opportunity, he would be open to an extended stay at Crystal Palace.

> The important thing is to be prepared. And also to show my potential, my professionalism too. Even if I don’t have the chance to play, you can get to the end of this contract and renew, who knows.

Cavalieri is yet to play a minute of football for the Eagles but was recruited to act as another first-team goalkeeper for Roy Hodgson to choose from. The ex-England manager has favoured Wayne Hennessey in large parts this season.

![Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readcrystalpalace.com/readcrystalpalace/sites/17/2018/03/481343014.jpg)

The Brazilian goalkeeper has previous experience of the Premier League due to his tenure with Liverpool as a fringe player. It seems the 35-year-old is a fan of the English top flight and is evidently open to sticking around for a while longer with Palace.

> I’m happy for the chance, being able to return to England, to the Premier League, very competitive football, I really like the mentality, the way things work here.

Cavalieri joined the Eagles on a free transfer on 2 March after being released by Brazilian club Fluminense.

Whether the goalkeeper will remain at Palace beyond the summer is unknown, though, with Getafe goalkeeper Vicente Guaita having signed a pre-contract agreement with the club ahead of next season.