After just six months in Rosario, veteran Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas leaves the old boys of Newell and becomes the newest signing for Pumas.
The 38-year-old is expected to leave Argentina in the coming hours, with final financial details to iron. According to Argentinian media, the transfer costs are estimated between $ 1.3 million and $ 2.5 million, depending on performance -based variables.
Newell finally accepted the last range of the Mexican club after a tense negotiation process. Although Navas had made it clear that his wish was to continue his career in Liga MX, the Argentinian party was looking for a deal that would also be financially meaningful.
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The last days of Navas at Newell were far from flexible. As soon as Pumas' interest became public, the goalkeeper never returned to the starting line -up. Initially put aside with what was described as a stomach problem, he was later gave birth to the game against Banfield. His absence and the way his exit reportedly caused friction within the club.
Medicals and debut on the Horizon
Pumas want to bring in Navas while they want to stabilize their defense and repair lost points. The club hopes that the triple UEFA Champions League winner already on Friday, July 25, when Pumas is confronted against Querétaro in the Estadio La Corregidora. Navas will undergo a medical for this and conclude his contract.
Mixed feelings in Rosario
The departure of Navas leaves mixed emotions at Newell's. On the one hand, the transfer costs are important for a player who is almost 39. Other, his absence in recent competitions and the way the move was treated, he was handled by some fans and club officials. Now Navas is running the page and it seems to be hosting his career in Mexican football, while Newell starts looking for his replacement.
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