Córdoba CF goalkeeper overhaul: Carlos Marín set to leave, Guilherme Fernandes loan close

Few positions at Córdoba CF have conveyed as much stability in recent seasons as the goalkeeper's role. Since his arrival in the summer of 2021, Carlos Marín has become a fixture between the posts and one of the pillars of the club's sporting growth, accompanying the team from Segunda RFEF to its consolidation in professional football.

However, the transfer market now threatens to close that chapter. UD Almería's interest in securing his services, along with negotiations to sign Portuguese goalkeeper Guilherme Fernandes, opens an unprecedented scenario at El Arcángel. For the first time in years, the goalkeeper position appears headed for a profound renewal.

The Legacy of a Captain

The possible departure of Carlos Marín would mean much more than losing a goalkeeper. The Almería native has become one of the players who best represent the evolution of the white-and-green team over the last five years.

• He joined the club in the 2021–2022 season, when the team played in Segunda RFEF.
• Since then, he has been part of two promotions that returned the club to professional football.
• He has accumulated 150 official matches wearing the white-and-green shirt.
• This figure places him as the second player in the current squad with the most appearances, behind only Christian Carracedo.

His influence has extended beyond the pitch. Marín is one of the team's captains and an authoritative voice in the locker room, and is among the few players who have experienced all stages of the project's recent growth.

From Undisputed Starter to a Secondary Role

In the 2024–2025 season, Marín was a regular for manager Iván Ania. He played in all 40 official matches of the championship, completed the full 3,600 possible minutes, and held down the Córdoba goal throughout the campaign.

However, the scenario changed radically a year later. The arrival of Iker Álvarez altered the hierarchy between the posts, and Marín moved to a much more secondary role. The captain only participated in eight official matches, conceding 15 goals and keeping a clean sheet on two occasions.

This loss of prominence is believed to be behind his desire to seek an exit. Reports published in recent days point to UD Almería's interest in signing the goalkeeper, while Córdoba CF is already planning for a goalkeeping position that could have a completely different look next season.

Guilherme: The Name Gaining Momentum

In this context, the figure of Guilherme Fernandes emerges. The 26-year-old Portuguese goalkeeper, who belongs to Real Betis, is the name that has gained the most strength to reinforce the white-and-green squad.

• Last season, he defended the goal of Real Valladolid on loan.
• He played 31 matches in the Second Division, all as a starter.
• During that period, he conceded 46 goals, kept seven clean sheets, and stood out with 86 saves.

These figures have sparked the interest of the white-and-green club to complete its goalkeeping options for the new season. Although his signing has not yet been made official, everything suggests he would arrive on loan to compete for the starting spot.

A Goalkeeping Position Pending the Market

The final configuration of the goalkeeping position will depend on how the coming weeks unfold:

• Iker Álvarez, who has a valid contract, will continue to be part of the squad.
• Ramón Vila is expected to go out on loan again to continue accumulating minutes.
• Guilherme Fernandes could join if his arrival is finally confirmed.
• At the same time, Carlos Marín's departure to UD Almería could take place.

If this move is confirmed, Córdoba CF would close one of the most stable chapters in its recent history. Not only would it lose a goalkeeper with 150 official matches, but also one of the captains who best symbolize the club's journey from Segunda RFEF to professional football.

Source: Diario Córdoba