Atlético Seeks Goalkeeper Reinforcements: Benítez or Prospect Gouveia?
Atlético de Madrid has its sights set on the goalkeeping position for the upcoming season. With Jan Oblak as the undisputed starter until 2028, attention is focused on the backup spot. Juan Musso, on loan from Atalanta, may not continue, as the club doesn’t seem willing to pay the 7 million euros of his clause.
Faced with this situation, the sports management, led by Bucero, is exploring interesting alternatives at zero cost, highlighting Walter Benítez, current goalkeeper of PSV. Atlético has already shown interest in Benítez in the past, but high financial demands prevented his arrival.
Now, with the player’s contract expiring, the opportunity presents itself more favorably. Benítez, a 32-year-old Argentinian international, is an experienced goalkeeper highly valued by the coaching staff. In addition to Benítez, Atlético is also looking to the future, closely following young talents.
Miguel Gouveia, a 17-year-old goalkeeper from Sporting de Portugal, is one of the promises of Portuguese football and is on the radar of the Rojiblanco club as a possible long-term successor to Oblak.
The young goalkeeper, an international in lower categories with Portugal, has left a good impression in the Youth League. In short, Atlético is looking for a reliable backup goalkeeper and a future project, with Benítez and Gouveia as prominent options to reinforce the goal at the Metropolitano.
