Winners and Losers from Thibaut Courtois transfer to Real Madrid

Loser: Keylor Navas

What lies ahead for Navas?

Navas has been Madrid's undisputed number one for last three seasons since inheriting the number 1 jersey from Casillas. With Costa Rican International between the sticks, Madrid has won one La Liga title and an astonishing three Champions League titles in last four seasons. In the process, they also became the first side in the modern era to retain the Champions League crown. Navas has been an integral part of Real's greatest period of success in last 70 years.

The Costa Rican goalkeeper has always been a target of critics despite the unprecedented success in Madrid. His blunders against Juventus and Bayern Munich in Champions League last season have been heavily criticized by fans and critics alike. With Real now signing World Cup golden glove winner Thibaut Courtois, it is highly unlikely that Navas will retain the Number one jersey. At most he is likely to get the nod in domestic cup competitions and some inconsequential European fixtures.

Navas has vowed to stay at the Bernabeu and fight for his place in the team. But considering Courtois's all-round game, previous experience in Spain and his performances for Chelsea in last 4 years, it is highly improbable for Navas to get regular football at Real Madrid again.