Portuguese goalkeeper Rui Patrício, who played in the Club World Cup with Al Ain, reportedly close to joining Pumas after failed Keylor Navas deal

The veteran keeper, who won Euro 2016 with Portugal, has played for Sporting CP, AS Roma, Wolverhampton, Atalanta, and Al Ain

  • Played in the Club with Al Ain
  • Only featured in six matches last season with
  • Pumas are seeking a veteran presence between the posts

Portuguese goalkeeper Rui Patrício, who played in the Club World Cup with Al Ain, reportedly close to joining Pumas after failed Keylor Navas dealPortuguese goalkeeper Rui Patrício, who played in the Club World Cup with Al Ain, reportedly close to joining Pumas after failed Keylor Navas dealPortuguese goalkeeper Rui Patrício, who played in the Club World Cup with Al Ain, reportedly close to joining Pumas after failed Keylor Navas dealPortuguese goalkeeper Rui Patrício, who played in the Club World Cup with Al Ain, reportedly close to joining Pumas after failed Keylor Navas dealPortuguese goalkeeper Rui Patrício, who played in the Club World Cup with Al Ain, reportedly close to joining Pumas after failed Keylor Navas deal

After missing out on Keylor Navas, Pumas UNAM are turning their attention to veteran Portuguese goalkeeper Rui Patricio, who famously helped win the Euro 2016 title.

根據 Superdeportivo negotiations are advanced and Patricio is close to becoming the club’s new signing for the remainder of the Apertura 2025 season.

While Patricio may not have the same profile as Navas, the 37-year-old brings a wealth of experience, having played more than 100 matches for the Portuguese team and featured for clubs such as , Wolverhampton, , and most recently Atalanta, where he only made six appearances last season.

Patricio featured at the Club World Cup with Al Ain, conceding six goals in just two matches. Despite some skepticism among fans about his age and recent form, the club hopes his leadership and international pedigree can provide much-needed stability in goal.

Pumas are finalizing the last details to complete the transfer and aim to bring him to City as soon as possible.

Pumas will host Sunday in Matchday 2 of the Apertura 2025, and the deal with Patricio could be wrapped up just in time.