This Tuesday, Newell’s Old Boys confirmed the persistent rumors of recent days in announcing the arrival of Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas. With his long experience, he was one of the key players in the Real Madrid in recent years, before going through PSG.
The announcement of the transfer of Keylor Navas to Newell’s
In a message published on X, the rosarino club wrote: “An international legend returns to the Park… We are proud to announce that @NavasKeylor is the new goalkeeper of Newell’s Old Boys. Welcome to your new home!”.
Navas began his career at Saprissa Sports in Costa Rica during the 2005-2006 season, where he played 75 matches. Subsequently, he moved straight to Europe by joining Albacete in the Spanish second division, where he played 36 games before joining the first division.
In the elite of Spanish football, he particularly distinguished himself at Levantewhich offered him a starting place, which allowed him to gain confidence and become an essential part of the Costa Rican selection during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. On this occasion, Costa Rica created a surprise by reaching the quarter-finals, and Navas shone brightly.
-This prosperous period of his career propelled him towards the Real Madridwhere he played 104 matches and won the prestigious three times UEFA Champions Leaguethe most popular club competition in the world.
Keylor Navas’s record before his arrival at Newell’s
- Costa Rican Championship (6) et CONCACAF Champions League (1) with Deportivo Saprissa.
- Spanish Championship (1), Spanish Super Cup (1), UEFA Champions League (3), Club World Cup (4) et UEFA Super Cup (3) with Real Madrid.
- Ligue 1 (3), French Super Cup (3), French Cup (3) et League Cup (1) with Paris Saint-Germain.
Takeaways
- Keylor Navas is seen as a valuable recruit for Newell’s, bringing experience at high levels.
- His career began in Central America before flourishing in Europe.
- Navas was able to take advantage of his club performances to shine on the international scene, notably during the 2014 World Cup.
Navas’ arrival at Newell’s Old Boys raises the question of the impact a goalkeeper of his stature can have in Argentine football, a league often seen as brimming with talent and competitiveness. Expectations will be high, both from supporters and observers, to see if this transfer can also inspire other players to discover or rediscover the smaller leagues. What do you think?
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