Some could claim that Alex Padilla is a different name on the list of Pumas players who have been sent to Europe … maybe on paper. But the reality is much deeper: Europe would certainly come to call the goalkeeper sooner or later. He is one of the most long -awaited prospects among the rising generation of Mexico – a talent that is too promising to be overlooked.
After having spent half a season on loan with Unam – a movement that did not walk on expectations, Padilla goes back to where it all started: Bilbao in North Spain, or to be more specific, athletic club. There he will continue to form his career within one of the world's most prestigious goalkeeper academies – a place steeped in tradition and internationally known for the development of elite talents between the messages.
Padillas sincere farewell
Although the time of the 21-year-old in Pumas was briefly one tournament that the blue and gold was not unnoticed. Although versions may be mixed, the sentiment among fans shifts: Social Media -Buzz paints the young goalkeeper in an increasingly positive light.
The official farewell to the club has been added to the warm broadcast. In a rare movement for Pumas, known for keeping goodbye to saying goodbye, the team shared a long, sincere message that resonated about their fan base:
“Thank you, Alex, for defending the blue and gold with grit, heart and dedication. You leave with the love of the fans and this great university family. Remember: once a Puma, always a puma. I wish you every success in Europe, Kid – the victories can come.”
Now that the Apertura 2025 is starting this Saturday, Pumas has an urgent issue: they still have no starting goalkeeper.
Pumas is looking for a keeper desperately looking for
Graduated Academy Pablo Lara suffered an injury during the recent Maurice Revello tournament, causing the team to climb to options.
Negotiations with the old boys of Newell for the legendary Costa Rican keeper Keylor Navas are not going to progress smoothly and seem to stand still.
The name of David Ospina floats around, but no official conversations have started and it is unclear whether he is a realistic target at this stage. The Colombian veteran has emerged as Pumas' Plan B in the summer transfer window. But for the time being, everything that Club Universidad Nacional all-in is suggesting on their first choice: Keylor Navas.
The Costa Rican legend remains the priority, whereby the club is apparently determined to exhaust each option to put it on board before they focus their attention on the former Altout Arsenal. Ospina, respected and tested by the battle, would eventually collapse a solid alternative if conversations with Navas.
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