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Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira wishes new DC United arrival Christian Benteke 'all the best'...as the Belgian international leaves for a new challenge in MLS

As Christian Benteke gets set to begin his MLS career, those at his old club wished him well in his new venture.

Benteke has recently signed a two-and-a-half year contract to play for the struggling DC United.

The Belgian striker has spent the past decade in the Premier League, with stints at Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Crystal Palace.

With the striker signing a new deal to be the man up front for the MLS bottom feeders, those who worked with him at his old club wished him well.