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Portugal’s Rising Goalkeeper Diogo Costa Likely to Join Bayern Munich over Barcelona

 

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Spanish outlet Sport reports that Diogo Costa, the highly-rated Portuguese goalkeeper, has officially informed Barcelona’s Sporting Director Deco of his preference for a move to Bayern Munich over Camp Nou. Despite a €75 million (approximately 112.3 billion KRW) release clause, Porto is expected to settle for a transfer fee in the range of €40-50 million (around 59.9-74.8 billion KRW). This development has raised the likelihood of a summer transfer to Munich.

 

Costa, standing at 189 cm, is a modern sweeper-keeper, renowned for his reflexes, one-on-one saves, and impressive penalty-stopping ability. Known for his quick decision-making and boldness, he is highly involved in building play from the back with confident passes.

 

A homegrown talent from Porto’s youth academy, Costa has worn the club’s jersey from junior levels to the professional stage. Making his first-team debut in the 2019-20 season, he quickly solidified his position, emerging as Porto’s primary goalkeeper in the 2021-22 season.

 

In Portugal’s Primeira Liga, Costa has earned a reputation as a “Yashin-like” figure, becoming the backbone of Porto’s defense. Despite playing over 30 league games each season, he consistently achieves double-digit clean sheets and maintains a goals-against rate below one per game. In the 2023-24 season, Costa appeared in 44 matches across all competitions, keeping 17 clean sheets. He has already recorded six clean sheets in just nine league matches this season.

 

As a result of his impressive performances, Costa’s market value has risen significantly. According to football statistics platform Transfermarkt, Costa is currently valued at €45 million (around 67.4 billion KRW), making him the joint highest-valued goalkeeper alongside Giorgi Mamardashvili. This valuation places Costa ahead of notable names like Gianluigi Donnarumma, Mike Maignan, Guglielmo Vicario, David Raya, Ederson, and Andre Onana.

Interest in Costa has surged among top clubs, with Barcelona and Bayern Munich showing particular enthusiasm. Bayern, in particular, sees Costa as a prime target as they prepare for the impending departure of veteran Manuel Neuer.

 

With Costa’s future move being a hot topic, fans and analysts alike are closely following updates on platforms such as 먹튀없는 사이트 정보 to gauge the odds and latest developments in his potential transfer to Bayern Munich.


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