Real Madrid goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco has completed a move to Spanish second division side Alaves, both clubs have announced.
Pacheco has signed a three-year contract with the Basques, although Los Blancos have revealed they have retained a buy-back option, although the duration of the clause is not known.
Los Merengues have published the following statement in their website: “Real Madrid and Deportivo Alaves have reached an agreement on the transfer of Fernando Pacheco. Real Madrid reserves the right to bring the player back to the club in a buy-back clause.”
The 23-year-old was Los Blancos third goalkeeper during last season, but he didn’t have any chances of playing. Pacheco could have chosen to stay one more season as the third option for Rafa Benitez, but he has decided to leave to a team where he can be the starting keeper.
Los Merengues have signed goalkeeper Kiko Casilla and are determined to bring David de Gea. That would probably cause Keylor Navas exit, meaning that Rafa Benitez would need another third goalie.
Real Madrid Castilla’s number 1 Ruben Yañez is the main candidate to replace Pacheco, as he is completing the pre-season with the first team. A few days ago Benitez confirmed he counted on the 21-year-old to be a member of his squad.
