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Real Madrid considering the sale of 27-year-old star; plan to replace him with academy gem
Javi Navarro was the hero for Real Madrid’s Under-19 team last night as they went on to win the UEFA Youth League, beating Club Brugge in the finals via penalty shootout.
The 19-year-old was also clutch for Los Blancos’ youth team in the semi-finals against PSG, saving three penalties then as well.
Given his heroics in recent weeks, Navarro is set to be rewarded with a first-team call-up for tonight’s La Liga clash against Deportivo Alaves.
Real Madrid’s plan for Navarro
Furthermore, according to OK Diario, Real Madrid intend to sell Andriy Lunin in the next transfer window and promote Javi Navarro to take over as the second-choice goalkeeper.
At 27 years of age, Lunin has spent his at Real Madrid largely as a backup to Thibaut Courtois. However, he has had moments of importance, particularly during the 2024 season when the team won both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.
During that campaign, the Ukrainian goalkeeper played a key role following Courtois’ injury, featuring in crucial matches and helping the team reach the Champions League final, although he did not ultimately play in it.
This season, he has again featured in important matches, including the Champions League Round-of-16 away tie in Manchester and the quarter-finals against Bayern Munich, although doubts about his performances have persisted.
Real Madrid’s academy has consistently produced strong goalkeepers, including Fran Gonzalez and Sergio Mestre, both of whom have been called up to the first team.
Now, another promising figure has emerged in Navarro, who is highly regarded within the club and has already trained with the first team on several occasions, including in Munich.
Following his heroics for Alvaro Lopez’s side in the Youth League semi-finals and finals, there is serious consideration at Real Madrid to promote him to the senior team next season and offload Lunin.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
