Villarreal gets tired of Luiz Junior

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17/09/26 21:30:00

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Luiz Júnior, a 25-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper, has been singled out after conceding three goals against Dépor in the 2-3 defeat on September 5th. Villarreal's transfer market is reportedly considering selling him and looking for a young goalkeeper, despite his contract running until June 2030.

Luiz Júnior's reputation diminishes after the match against Dépor

The game against Dépor raised doubts about Luiz Júnior. Villarreal was leading 2-1 with fifteen minutes left, but Zakaria equalized in the 82nd minute and Aubameyang scored the 2-3 in the 88th minute, both goals surpassing the Brazilian's performance.

AS analysis also directly pointed at the goalkeeper: the media outlet suggested he could have done more in the last two goals conceded against the Galician team. With that defeat, Villarreal remains winless after the first four matchdays of LaLiga.

Luiz Júnior has had 4 starts and 360 minutes in the beginning of this season, with 8 goals conceded. In the previous season, he played 28 La Liga matches, all as a starter, and kept 8 clean sheets.

Villarreal already has Peter Gulacsi as an alternative

The situation is significant because Villarreal brought in Peter Gulacsi this summer, a 36-year-old goalkeeper from RB Leipzig. The Hungarian signed until June 2028, and the club confirmed it as a transfer, with the reported amount ranging between 1 and 2 million euros.

Gulacsi arrived after 362 appearances with Leipzig and holds 58 caps for Hungary. His signing was initially meant to compete with Luiz Júnior following the loaning of Diego Conde to Betis and Arnau Tenas to Mallorca.

The move also alters the financial scenario in the goalkeeping position. Villarreal paid 12 million euros for Luiz Júnior from Famalicão in August 2024 and tied him until 2030, potentially recouping part of the investment with a possible sale and freeing up a spot for another player.

The priority lies in a young goalkeeper

Villarreal's current strategy points towards a younger goalkeeper who can compete for the starting role in the medium term. Gulacsi's arrival covers experience, while Luiz Júnior's potential departure would allow for rejuvenation in that position.

As of now, the name of the chosen young goalkeeper and any concrete offer for Luiz Júnior have not been publicly disclosed. There is no confirmed sum for his potential transfer, so any financial assessment remains pending negotiations.

Villarreal's next match will be in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund, a game that could hasten decisions regarding the goalkeeping situation after the 2-3 loss to Dépor. Luiz Júnior faces this scenario with four games and eight goals conceded, as the club evaluates whether to stick with him until 2030 or open the door to a sale.

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