Keylor Navas in Talks to Join Pumas, Could Leave Argentina After Just Half a Season

Keylor Navas may be on the move again. Reports from Mexico suggest the Costa Rican goalkeeper is negotiating a potential transfer to Pumas UNAM, just months after joining Newell’s Old Boys in Argentina. The Liga MX side is seeking a replacement for Álex Padilla and sees Navas as an ideal fit given his vast experience and leadership.

Sources close to the negotiation told Súper Deportivo that there are already talks with the player’s entourage, though Newell’s has shown no interest in letting him go. The club considers Navas a key part of their squad, and any move will depend heavily on the player’s decision. For now, his desire to return to the region after representing Costa Rica in the 2025 Gold Cup could play a decisive role.

At 38, Navas remains a respected figure across international football. His legacy in Concacaf is unmatched, and many regard him as the greatest goalkeeper in the region’s history. His time at Real Madrid, where he won three consecutive Champions League titles and played over 160 games, cemented his status as one of the elite keepers of his era.

Should the deal go through, his arrival in Mexico would be a major statement for Pumas and for Liga MX as a whole, reinforcing the league’s appeal to top international veterans.