28.08.2025 02:17
Çaykur Rizespor, goalkeeper search efforts continue; they have made initial contact with Alphonse Areola, who has played for Villarreal, PSG, and Real Madrid.
Super Lig team Çaykur Rizespor continues its search for a goalkeeper at full speed, turning to a surprising name.
CONTACT ESTABLISHED WITH AREOLA
According to reports in the English press, Çaykur Rizespor has made initial contact with 32-year-old French goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, who plays for Premier League team West Ham United. The report stated that Rizespor has gathered information about the player's financial conditions.
NOT COLD TO PLAY IN TURKEY
The report continued that Çaykur Rizespor asked the player's manager, 'Would he be open to playing in Turkey?' and that the manager indicated that Areola aims to sign with a team where he can play regularly in the starting eleven, and in this context, he mentioned that he could also play in Turkey.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
Areola, who lost his place in the starting eleven at West Ham, has played 1 match this season and conceded 3 goals. The experienced goalkeeper has previously played for important teams such as Villarreal, PSG, and Real Madrid in his career.