"At the end of the 2024-25 season, 20-year-old Fran Gonzalez was thrown into the Real Madrid starting line-up. The Spain U21 star saw out the entire 90 minutes as Madrid were beaten at home by Valencia. Despite defeat on his debut, Gonzalez remains highly-rated. He's yet to make a second Madrid outing, however, and the summer will be a pivotal one."
"According to Spanish journalist Jorge C Picon, Sanchez has a few options. He can either remain at Madrid where he may eventually replace Thibaut Courtois. Indeed, Madrid have a 'blind faith' in the youngster. He can go on loan, with Real Sociedad and other Spanish clubs keen. Or, surprisingly, he could join Chelsea permanently."
"Picon reports that Chelsea have made an approach to Picon's camp and have signified that they would be interested in signing the youngster in due course. However, Madrid have told Chelsea there's no chance."
Chelsea face a goalkeeping overhaul in the summer transfer window. Robert Sanchez serves as the first-choice keeper, with Filip Jorgensen and Gabriel Slonina as backups. Mike Penders will return from loan at Strasbourg, and Gabriel Slonina is likely to leave on loan. Despite Sanchez's improved form, Chelsea seek a new starting goalkeeper and are exploring multiple options. The club has identified Real Madrid's 20-year-old Fran Gonzalez, a Spain U21 international, as a potential long-term solution. Gonzalez made his Madrid debut recently but remains highly-rated. Chelsea have approached Madrid about signing him permanently, but Real Madrid rejected the inquiry, maintaining faith in the young goalkeeper's future at the club.
Read at The Chelsea Chronicle
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