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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>The winds of change keep blowing through Real Madrid. After seeing icons like Sergio Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Toni Kroos leave, the club is now preparing for life after Thibaut Courtois.<\/b><\/p>\n

The Belgian, still sharp between the posts, will turn 34 next May, and although his contract runs until 2027, questions about his long-term future are becoming inevitable. Talks of an extension have gone quiet, leaving the door open for Madrid to start planning ahead.<\/p>\n

Fran Gonzalez, the chosen heir<\/b><\/p>\n

According to AS, Madrid has already identified Courtois\u2019 potential successor \u2014 20-year-old Fran Gonzalez from Real Madrid Castilla. Fresh off an impressive U20 World Cup with Spain, where he shone particularly against Brazil, Gonzalez has caught the eye of goalkeeping coach Luis Llopis and earned several call-ups to train with the first team.<\/p>\n

Standing 1.99 meters tall, he embodies the profile of a modern goalkeeper and could soon take the leap to the senior squad. Real Madrid seems intent on ensuring the future of its goal is in safe \u2014 and homegrown \u2014 hands.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Lesotho<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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