ESPN presents the reasons why Keylor Navas has decided to sign with Pumas de l’UNAM
At the airport of MexicoThere were a handful of fans of Pumas who assured that it was like “a dream” to see Keylor Navas Auriazul dress. What seemed impossible has become a reality and the ex -artico of real Madridthree Champions LeagueIt is now the figure of the team of Efraín Juárez.
Navas press Newells Old Boys come to Mexico and be part of the Pumas. With the handful of fans who were incredulous, he gave them photos, autographs and memories, while promising that he came by titles to the MX League.
These are the reasons why Keylor Navas has chosen to come to Mexico.
Miguel Herrera’s call and Keylor Navas
Keylor Navas has a relationship of complicity with Miguel Herrera. The “Pou” was the coach who convinced him to return to Costa Rica selection And from that moment, communication between the two has become frequent.
Navas He is the campaign leader and Herrera in the technical direction, so the former Real Madrid player called the Costa Rica coach to ask for references from Los Pumas, the team that sought him to sign him for at least a year.
In the call, Herrera assured Navas that she would be treated as “star” in Los Pumas and that the height of the CDMX would benefit her in good physical condition, with the view to playing the 2026 World Cup. It was a factor for the goalkeeper Tico to accept to come to Mexico.
The possibility of winning a title with Pumas
The goalkeeper said upon his arrival that “I hope we can win titles”. The exporter of real Madrid He did not comment like a crutch, but he did it because he knows that university students will play four tournaments during the year that will be in the MX League.
Pumas will play the 2025 Cup, in addition to Opening Y Fence of the MX league, is also classified as the CONCACAF champions cut, which increases the possibilities Keylor Navas Get at least one title in your stay in Mexico.
“My goal is that I hope that we will be able to win titles. I think it’s the important thing. We are going to fight, we will work. Little by little, we adapt to the institution and colleagues, to the club. Above all, it is to find everything,” said Keylor Navas, when he arrived in Mexico.
The proximity of Costa Rica
Proximity between Mexico Y Costa RicaThree hours with 12 minutes by plane, was another factor that convinced Keylor Navas To leave Argentina Newells, sign with the unam pumas.
Navas will go to his native country frequently, to be close to his family and come with the selection of Costa Rica, heading for the 2026 World Cup, which is played in a year.
“Being close to Costa Rica for equality or a World Cup. I think everything that adds to the end, it is the factors that help us. This is the important thing,” added the goalkeeper of Costa Rica, “said former Real Madrid.
Pumas will present to his brand new signature
The university team has everything ready to present the goalkeeper to the media. The announcement is scheduled for 13: 300 CDMX (3.30 p.m.)
