In the world of soccer, there are always surprises and unexpected moves. One of the most striking these days is led by a little-known name in the elite scene: Alan Godoy.
The forward from the Canary Islands plays for Eldense in the Second Division. Now he's been linked with Real Madrid as an option to reinforce the reserve team, Castilla, which is going through a tough time. This transfer, although surprising, responds to Real Madrid's urgency to improve Castilla's results, give it's close to relegation.
Castilla's Situation
Real Madrid Castilla is not going through its best moment. Although the young talents show quality, inexperience and injuries have affected a team that can't seem to take off. Poor results have been constant and the concern of the leaders is palpable.
The team of Raúl González, the current coach of Castilla, is fighting to stay in the division. This has led the top authorities of the club to seek immediate solutions.
Who is Alan Godoy?
Alan Godoy, 21, is a forward of Canary origin who has played for several teams in the Second Division. Trained in Las Palmas's youth academy, Godoy has had a career full of loans.
After his time with Alavés, Sanluqueño, Mirandés, and Nàstic, the young player signed with Eldense last summer. Although he hasn't stood out for his number of goals, Godoy has had opportunities in the Hypermotion League with Mirandés. This has given him more experience in a demanding competition.
A Surprising Transfer
The fact that a player with few minutes and without great goal statistics is considered by Real Madrid for their reserve team has surprised many. Godoy has played just 300 minutes in the League and 95 minutes in the Cup, without even scoring this season.
His situation at Eldense is not the most ideal, as he seems not to have the full trust of coach Daniel Ponz. Despite this, Real Madrid's interest persists. Close sources have indicated that Florentino Pérez and his team are seriously considering his transfer.
Why is Godoy of Interest?
The reason behind Real Madrid's interest in Alan Godoy is clear. Castilla needs a revolutionary player that brings freshness and offensive solutions. Castilla hasn't had a positive streak, so a young forward could be the spark that ignites the season.
Additionally, Real Madrid is aware that other teams, like Barcelona, are also closely following Godoy, which increases the urgency to speed up the operation.