{"id":27035,"date":"2026-03-21T18:04:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T18:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/21\/keylor-navas-renews-contract-with-pumas-negotiations-are-progressing-but-no-final-agreement-has-been-reached-yet\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T18:04:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T18:04:02","slug":"keylor-navas-renews-contract-with-pumas-negotiations-are-progressing-but-no-final-agreement-has-been-reached-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/21\/keylor-navas-renews-contract-with-pumas-negotiations-are-progressing-but-no-final-agreement-has-been-reached-yet\/","title":{"rendered":"Keylor Navas renews contract with Pumas: negotiations are progressing but no final agreement has been reached yet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article--first-letter-highlighted\"><span class=\"capital-letter\">T<\/span>The Pumas board has made it a priority to extend the Costa Rican goalkeeper&#8217;s contract, which expires at the end of the Clausura in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The two sides have already started formal negotiations and there is a clear intention to keep Navas as a key figure in the sports project. From the player camp, it has been said that he is motivated to continue in Mexico, where he feels comfortable both on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__summary\">\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--video  video-dailymotion\"><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\" itemprop=\"description\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">Brazilian club scores strange goal without touching the ball<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Almost identical, but with important differences<\/h2>\n<p>Although progress has been made, the renewal is not yet complete. The main obstacle lies in the discrepancy between the players&#8217; demands and the club&#8217;s proposals.<\/p>\n<p>The main negotiation points are:<\/p>\n<p>Length of new contract Possibility of salary improvement Future role in the sport considering his age<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, recent reports indicate that the deal is &#8220;very advanced&#8221;, although details still need to be worked out before it can be officially signed.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">\n<p>Contract and time are against him.<\/h2>\n<p>The most pressing factor is time. Navas&#8217; contract expires in June 2026, meaning other clubs may try to sign him if he is not renewed.<\/p>\n<p>There are teams already keeping an eye on his situation, both in Liga MX and other markets, increasing the pressure on Pumas to get a deal done.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Keylor Navas wants to stay, but it&#8217;s not just about him<\/h2>\n<p>The goalkeeper himself has made it clear that he intends to continue playing, but the final decision will depend on whether the two sides reach an agreement.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In negotiations, both sides need to agree,&#8221; the Costa Rican explained, making it clear that a full agreement has not yet been reached.<\/p>\n<p>He also reiterated that although he was not guaranteed to stay, he felt comfortable at the club.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">\n<p>Pumas plays an important role in the project<\/h2>\n<p>Since joining in 2025, Navas has become an immediate asset to the team, providing experience and goal-scoring leadership.<\/p>\n<p>His continuity is considered a cornerstone of the sporting project, especially towards strengthening the team in international tournaments and Liga MX.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/football\/liga-mx\/2026\/03\/21\/69be762d22601d0c1c8b4584.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TThe Pumas board has made it a priority to extend the Costa Rican goalkeeper&#8217;s contract, which expires at the end of the Clausura in 2026. The two sides have already started formal negotiations and there is a clear intention to keep Navas as a key figure in the sports project. 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