Keylor Navas completes shock Pumas move

Any feelings of uncertainty evaporated on Thursday when Pumas proudly announced their latest addition to the squad: Keylor Navas joins Efraín Juárez’s team for the Apertura 2025 tournament and just in time for the Leagues Cup, which gets underway next week.

Pumas urgently needed a goalkeeper following Alex Padilla’s sudden departure to Athletic Club, along with the current situation of their reserves - Pablo Lara is out injured, and Rodrigo Parra in unconvincing form.

Keylor Navas: experience and pedigree guaranteed

With all of that in mind, they opted for the experience of the three-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid, who after a series of difficult negotiations with Newell’s Old Boys, has finally arrived at Pedregal to defend the university colors.

Keylor, who has 120 caps with Costa Rica, signed a one-year contract that will keep him at Pumas until 30 June 2026.

The 38-year-old keeper joined Newell’s on a free transfer 12 months ago. During his brief time in Argentina, he made 16 appearances for the team - 14 in the Apertura and two in the Copa Argentina, conceding a total of 11 goals.

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