The new Buffon impresses Ancelotti at Real Madrid Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti appears to be captivated by the talents of one of his younger players, leading him to compare the player to a legendary figure he once coached.
As reported by AS newspaper, Ancelotti has shown admiration for Fran Gonzalez, the team’s third-choice goalkeeper, noting that the young player reminds him of the Italian goalkeeper legend, Gianluigi Buffon.
At 18 years old, Gonzalez did not participate in Real Madrid’s pre-season tour of the United States, but Ancelotti was struck by his performance in training. The newspaper also mentioned that Ancelotti had previously commended Gonzalez during his inclusion in the first team’s training last season.
With Thibaut Courtois expected to return as Real Madrid’s primary goalkeeper this season after missing the last one due to injury, Ancelotti’s praise for Gonzalez could hint at future opportunities for him, especially considering the uncertainty surrounding Andriy Lunin’s future.
Ancelotti previously worked with Buffon at Parma when Buffon joined the team at 17, which could suggest a promising future for Gonzalez. This season, Gonzalez is anticipated to be the first-choice goalkeeper for Real Madrid Castilla, following Lucas Canizares’s recent transfer to Farense in Portugal.
