Villarreal Close to Signing RB Leipzig Goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi
Spanish La Liga club Villarreal is in advanced negotiations to sign Hungarian international goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, 36, from RB Leipzig. The deal, reported by Fabrizio Romano, includes a two-year contract with an option for a third season. Gulacsi, who spent 11 seasons at Leipzig and won the German Cup, would replace departing Arnau Tenas and compete for the starting spot at Villarreal.
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RB Leipzig's Péter Gulácsi Nears Move to Villarreal with Mega Contract Offer
Péter Gulácsi, the 36-year-old Hungarian goalkeeper with 269 Bundesliga appearances, is close to leaving RB Leipzig after 11 years. Spanish club FC Villarreal is pursuing him seriously, with contract terms reportedly already agreed: a two-year deal with an option for a third season. Gulácsi had accepted a reduced role as backup to Marten Vandevoordt at Leipzig but is now eager for the move, as Villarreal offers him a chance to compete for the starting spot and play in the Champions League. Villarreal's new young coach Iñigo Pérez values his experience. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig is reportedly in talks with former goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland (35) as a potential replacement.
RB Leipzig's Peter Gulacsi Nears Move to Villarreal with Mega Contract Offer
RB Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi (36) is close to leaving the club after 11 years, with Spanish side Villarreal offering a lucrative two-year contract plus an option for a third season. The Hungarian veteran, who has made 269 Bundesliga appearances, had accepted a reduced role as backup to Marten Vandevoordt at Leipzig but now sees an opportunity to compete for the starting spot at Villarreal against Brazilian Luiz Junior. Villarreal's new coach Inigo Perez values Gulacsi's experience. Agent Hasan Cetinkaya is negotiating the deal. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig is reportedly in talks with former goalkeeper Orjan Nyland as a potential replacement.
Romano Exclusive: Villarreal Close to Signing RB Leipzig Goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi
According to an exclusive report by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on July 24th, Spanish La Liga club Villarreal are in advanced negotiations to sign Hungarian goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi from German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. The deal is described as close, with personal terms largely agreed upon and club-to-club discussions progressing. Gulacsi, a long-serving and legendary figure at RB Leipzig, could be making a move to Spain in the upcoming transfer window. The report was sourced from Romano's X (formerly Twitter) account and published by Hupu Football News.
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Hungarian Goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi Close to Signing for Villarreal
Villarreal is on the verge of signing Hungarian international goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, according to market expert Fabrizio Romano. The 36-year-old, who has 58 caps for Hungary, would replace the likely departure of Arnau Tenas and join Luiz Junior in Villarreal's goalkeeping squad. Gulacsi has spent the last 11 seasons at RB Leipzig, playing in the Bundesliga, Champions League, and Europa League, and winning the German Cup in 2021-22. He previously won two league titles and two cups with Red Bull Salzburg and was at Liverpool without making a Premier League debut. Villarreal began preseason with three goalkeepers; Diego Conde has already left on loan to Betis, and Tenas was left out of the first friendly against Benfica. Gulacsi's arrival would fill the gap in the squad.
Hungarian Goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi Close to Signing for Villarreal
Villarreal is nearing the signing of Hungarian international goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, 36, to replace the likely departure of Arnau Tenas. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, talks are advanced between the club and the player. Gulacsi has spent the last 11 seasons at RB Leipzig, winning the German Cup in 2021-22 and reaching the Champions League semifinals in 2019-20. He previously played for Red Bull Salzburg, winning two league titles and two cups, and was at Liverpool without making a Premier League debut. Villarreal began preseason with three goalkeepers; Diego Conde has already left on loan to Betis, and Tenas was left out of the first friendly against Benfica. Gulacsi would join Luiz Junior in Villarreal's goalkeeping roster.