13.12.2024 21:30
One of the legendary figures of Galatasaray, Felipe Melo, suggested Corinthians' young goalkeeper Hugo Souza as a replacement for Fernando Muslera, who is rumored to be leaving the team at the end of the season.
Felipe Melo, who once wore the Galatasaray jersey, has come to Turkey. In an interview with HT Sport, Melo suggested a goalkeeper for the yellow-reds after Muslera.
HE SUGGESTED HUGO SOUZA AS A REPLACEMENT FOR MUSLERA
When asked who he would recommend to the yellow-red team in case of Fernando Muslera's possible departure at the end of the season, the Brazilian star mentioned the name of Corinthians goalkeeper Hugo Souza. Emphasizing that Souza is a good goalkeeper, Felipe Melo stated, "Actually, there are many goalkeepers. A young goalkeeper, Hugo Souza from Corinthians. If I had to give a name, I would say him."
HE SAVED 3 PENALTIES IN A CRUCIAL MATCH
The Brazilian goalkeeper led his team to the quarter-finals in the second match of the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 this year. Souza saved three penalties in the match where Corinthians eliminated Red Bull Bragantino.
WHO IS HUGO SOUZA?
Hugo Souza started his football career in the youth team of Flamengo and was promoted to the first team in 2019. Souza, who was loaned to Chaves for the 2023/24 season, transferred to Corinthians on loan at the beginning of this season. Souza will transfer to Corinthians with a permanent deal in 2025. The 25-year-old goalkeeper has conceded 34 goals in 34 matches he played this season. Souza kept a clean sheet in 12 matches. With the latest Transfermarkt update, Souza's market value has been determined as 8 million euros.