Real Madrid Confidencial Neither Lunin nor Donnarumma: Florentino points to the name of Courtois's heir in 2027
Real Madrid still trusts one of the top-level goalkeepers from La Fábrica
Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin... and Fran González appears. The goalkeeper from León, who made his official debut last season, will be the starter for Castilla, but the third option for the first team.
Despite the different temptations Fran González has had this summer, with several top and second division teams interested, he will stay in Madrid. Meanwhile, the club, according to what "Defensa Central" learned, had no doubts. Meanwhile, it seems the goalkeeper didn't either, since he has always been clear about staying with the white squad for this season.
Fran González to be Thibaut Courtois's future replacement
Currently, Thibaut Courtois's contract renewal, pending confirmation, is practically finalized. The Belgian will renew until 2027, while Andriy Lunin extended his contract last summer until next July 2030.
Therefore, this could be his last season as a Real Madrid player before moving to another club. However, the white squad would keep control of his future to bring him back at the right time. Fran González could follow in the footsteps of other teammates like Chema Andrés, Víctor Muñoz, or Jacobo Ramón.
From Valdebebas they say he is a goalkeeper with excellent aerial skills, "with top division level for some time". In addition, just like Thibaut Courtois, he has that ability to go to the ground despite his 6 ft. 7 in. (2 meters) height.
Another game-saving stop for his collection
Fran González was the goalkeeper for Real Madrid Castilla in the preseason match against FC Andorra. Despite the defeat, the goalkeeper made some very good saves, including one from a penalty kick.
Right at the start of the second half, with FC Andorra ahead on the scoreboard, Fran González prevented the 0-2 with a great stretch. A low save after a very good shot from the visiting player. All credit to him.
Without a doubt, Fran González was one of the best players for Real Madrid Castilla. Together with other figures like Rachad Fettal, Jesús Fortea, Joan Martínez, or Thiago Pitarch, the goalkeeper will be one of those responsible for fighting for promotion to the second division.
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