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Senegal's unused substitute Yehvann Diouf became the towel guardian in a rain-soaked Afcon final, repeatedly shielding goalkeeper Edouard Mendy's towel from Morocco's attempts; he even clashed with ball boys, and later joked on Instagram about the medal and the towel after Senegal's victory.
Inter Miami CF has signed Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, the 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, through 2026 with an option for 2027, to strengthen their goalkeeping squad and bring top-level experience.
Gianluigi Donnarumma was named The Best FIFA Men's Goalkeeper for 2025, recognizing his outstanding performances with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, including winning the UEFA Champions League and domestic titles, and earning multiple individual awards.
Roman Celentano of FC Cincinnati won the 2025 MLS Save of the Year for his remarkable multi-save sequence against Nashville SC, marking his second time receiving this honor and making him one of the few goalkeepers to win it multiple times in MLS history.
Barcelona's goalkeeper Joan Garcia has undergone successful knee surgery for a torn medial meniscus and is expected to be out for 4-6 weeks, with Wojciech Szczęsny stepping in as the interim No.1.
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is considering a loan move to Turkish club Trabzonspor, amid squad adjustments and his recent struggles at United, including a costly mistake in a cup match and competition for the goalkeeper position.
Emi Martinez, Aston Villa's goalkeeper, was linked with a move to Manchester United but the transfer did not happen, leaving him at Villa where he remains the first-choice keeper, despite initial excitement about the potential switch.
Drake Callender, a key goalkeeper for Inter Miami CF and record holder for most appearances, has transferred to Charlotte FC, leaving behind a legacy including two titles and individual awards.
Gianluigi Donnarumma is expected to leave Paris Saint-Germain and is linked with a potential move to Manchester City as a replacement for Ederson, whose future at the club is uncertain. City has multiple goalkeepers and has not yet made a formal offer for Donnarumma, but the transfer remains a possibility depending on Ederson's situation. Donnarumma's fit in Guardiola's system and his recent performance stats are under consideration, with other clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea also in the mix.
Gianluigi Donnarumma, the PSG goalkeeper, has been benched amid contract disputes and the signing of Lucas Chevalier, leading to speculation about his future. Former Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati criticizes PSG's decision, suggesting there may be underlying issues, and highlights Donnarumma's crucial role in their Champions League success. The situation remains uncertain as Donnarumma's future at PSG is yet to be resolved.
American goalkeeper Matt Turner returns to the New England Revolution on loan from Olympique Lyonnais through June 2026, bringing his international and European experience back to MLS, where he previously played a key role in the club's success.
Manchester City is set to re-sign goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley for £27 million, two years after his departure, with Trafford expected to challenge Ederson for the starting spot. Trafford, a highly-rated young goalkeeper with impressive Championship stats, will sign a five-year contract and is viewed as a potential top Premier League goalkeeper, though he needs to improve his distribution to fit Guardiola's system.
Deco has stated that Hansi Flick must decide between Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Joan Garcia for the goalkeeper position at Barcelona, emphasizing that the coach's decision will determine who plays, as both players are currently on holiday and no immediate talks are scheduled.
Arsenal are targeting Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga as a backup goalkeeper for the summer transfer window, viewing his £5 million release clause as an affordable option to strengthen their squad, despite already having David Raya as their first-choice goalkeeper.
Barcelona is close to signing Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia in a €25 million deal, with Garcia set to compete with Marc-Andre ter Stegen for the starting goalkeeper position, while Ter Stegen and Wojciech Szczęsny are expected to remain at the club.