Benfica goalkeeper emerges as candidate to replace Thibaut Courtois at Real Madrid

Benfica goalkeeper emerges as candidate to replace Thibaut Courtois at Real Madrid as planning for the Belgian’s long-term situation reportedly accelerates. Real Madrid are said to be working on continuity for Courtois, though the article notes he is expected to remain the club’s first-choice goalkeeper for now. It points to Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, listed by Los Blancos as a future Courtois replacement. Trubin is 24, scored a late winner against Real Madrid last season, and is among candidates that include Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, and PSG. The article also ties his profile to José Mourinho, noting Mourinho previously worked with Trubin and has been linked to boosting the player’s standing. It cites his 2024-25 Benfica output: 32 league appearances, 13 clean sheets, 2.3 saves per game, a 75% save rate, and a 50% penalty-save success rate, conceding 0.8 goals per game.