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Keylor Navas reveals talks with Lionel Messi after sealing surprise transfer to ex-PSG team-mate's boyhood club Newell's Old Boys

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<p>The veteran Costa Rica international goalkeeper has been a free agent since being <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/psg-summer-clearout-as-luis-enrique-ready-offload-eight-players/blt412e356abe80837d" target="_blank">released by Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2024</a>. He now finds himself in South America at 38 years of age and readying himself for a new challenge.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Former Real Madrid star Navas is delighted to have landed himself another contract, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/hi-leo-are-you-there-newells-old-boys-messi-risk-barcelona-free-agency/n2ebggvgmynb19j4wap13keqj" target="_blank">advice from eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi</a> being sought before agreeing a switch to Argentina. Navas said at his unveiling: “I knew about the club, its history, and the legends who played here. Before coming, I spoke to Messi, and he had nothing but positive things to say.”</p>

WHAT NAVAS SAID

<p>Navas has already been introduced to a passionate fan base at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa and said of the venue that he will soon call home: “The reception was overwhelming—it gave me goosebumps. I had heard about the atmosphere here, but experiencing it first hand was something else.”</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Newell’s president Ruben Capria has said of acquiring Navas’ vast trophy-winning know-how: “Keylor brings an extraordinary level of talent and experience that will elevate Newell's, our locker room, and Argentine football as a whole. His signing is a win for everyone.”</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Navas won the Liga title and three Champions League crowns with Real Madrid, before landing 10 pieces of silverware at PSG. There has been talk of Messi, who is now <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-wants-mls-cup-win-inter-miami-star-vows-come-back-stronger-play-off-heartache-herons-2024/blt2549de8b8cf2103e" target="_blank">plying his trade in MLS for Inter Miami</a>, returning to his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/messi-burgos-pass-through-newells-signing-extension-barcelona/q0nsvhwpecoa189nkmda9kd68" target="_blank">roots in Rosario before the day comes for his boots to be hung up</a> for the final time.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Keylor Navas reveals talks with Lionel Messi after sealing surprise transfer to ex-PSG team-mate's boyhood club Newell's Old Boys | Goal.com

Keylor Navas has revealed that he spoke with ex-PSG team-mate Lionel Messi before sealing a surprise transfer to Newell’s Old Boys.

Keylor Navas reveals talks with Lionel Messi after sealing surprise transfer to ex-PSG team-mate&apos;s boyhood club Newell&apos;s Old Boys

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