Alphonse Areola joins Real Madrid on season long loan deal from PSG
- Alphonse Areola joins Real Madrid on loan from PSG
- The 26-year-old moved to Spain in a swap deal that saw Keylor Navas go the other way
- Areola has a deal with the Parisians until the summer of 2023
Paris Saint Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola has sealed a season long loan deal with Real Madrid until the summer of 2020.
The 26-year-old Frenchman completed his move to the Santoago Bernabeu after passing medical at the club last week.
Areola joined Los Blancos in a swap deal that saw Keylor Navas move to the other way for the rest of the ongoing season.
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Although, Real are yet to announce the signing of the goal-tender, Spanish news outlet Marca however reports that the player has been registered by La Liga.
He was brought in by coach Zinedine Zidane as back up for Belgian star Thibaut Courtois as they plan to contend for every title this season.
It would be recalled that the Galacticos were dumped out of every opportunity to fight for silverware last term, and they are hoping they can avoid that this season.
Areola has been in goal for the Parisians in their last three matches in the French League this campaign - he however prefers to move to Spain and become back up for Coutrois.
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The keeper joined PSG in 2006 but had a taste of senior team football in 2013 after which he has been sent on loan to few other clubs.
He has three Ligue 1 titles to his name among several other domestic silverware before moving to the Bernabeu this summer.
Legit.ng earlier reported that Chelsea star Baba Rahman has joined La Liga side Real Mallorca after signing one year contract extension which expires in 2020.
The 25-year-old Ghana international will represent the Spanish League side until the summer of 2020.
Rahman joined the Blues in 2015 from FC Augsburg in a deal valued around €20 million but has spent time on loan at Schalke 04 and Reims.
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