MEXICO CITY (AP) — When former Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas got an offer to play in Mexico for UNAM Pumas, he knew who to ask for advice.
The Costa Rica goalkeeper called his ex-Madrid teammate Sergio Ramos, as well as Costa Rica coach Miguel Herrera, before he eventually agreed to join Pumas in the top-tier Liga MX on a reported one-year contract. The move follows a six-month stint in Argentina with Newell’s Old Boys.
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Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas smiles during his presentation as Pumas' new soccer player in Mexico City, Thursday, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas, center, Pumas President Luis Gonzalez Perez, left, and the soccer club's sports director Eduardo Saracho pose for a photo during Navas' presentation as a Pumas player in Mexico City, Thursday, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Costa Rican soccer goalkeeper Keylor Navas, right, poses with Pumas' President Luis Gonzalez Perez during his presentation in Mexico City, Thursday, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas poses for a photo during his presentation as a Pumas soccer player in Mexico City, Thursday, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
The 38-year-old Navas was introduced on Thursday as the Mexican side revamps its roster to try to end a 14-year spell without winning a league title.
“I’m here eager to give my all, to push myself, and to be on the pitch playing at my best,” Navas said. “I have the mentality to make history, to be able to win a title. I believe we can achieve those goals by working with humility.”
No details were given but Newell's Old Boys said it will receive $2 million as part of the deal.
Navas and Ramos played together for five seasons with Madrid, winning three Champions League titles. The pair also joined forces at Paris Saint-Germain where they were part of the team that won the Ligue 1 title in 2022.
The 39-year-old Ramos signed with Mexican team Monterrey earlier this year.
“Sergio told me a little about his experience in Mexico. I know James (Rodriguez) is also here and playing at a high level,” Navas said at a press conference. “Liga MX is growing and is very competitive, with a very good infrastructure, and I thought I’d come to a club where we can compete for titles.”
James Rodriguez, who played with Navas and Ramos for four seasons with Madrid, also plays in Mexico with Leon.
Pumas had already bought Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey, Colombian left back Alvaro Angulo and Ecuador midfielder Pedro Vite.
Navas also called Herrera, who had coached six first division teams in Mexico before he was hired as coach of the Costa Rica men’s national team as it attempts to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
“I spoke with Miguel because he knows the league and the club well, and he told me I should sign without a doubt,” Navas said. “I’m joining a big club, and having him in the national team helps you make these decisions.”
Navas also made the decision to move closer to Central America because his national team has World Cup qualifying games, starting in September, with “Los Ticos” in Group C with Honduras, Haiti and Nicaragua.
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Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas smiles during his presentation as Pumas' new soccer player in Mexico City, Thursday, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas, center, Pumas President Luis Gonzalez Perez, left, and the soccer club's sports director Eduardo Saracho pose for a photo during Navas' presentation as a Pumas player in Mexico City, Thursday, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Costa Rican soccer goalkeeper Keylor Navas, right, poses with Pumas' President Luis Gonzalez Perez during his presentation in Mexico City, Thursday, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas poses for a photo during his presentation as a Pumas soccer player in Mexico City, Thursday, July 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
HINWIL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 16, 2026--
Audi Revolut F1 Team today announced a multi-year partnership with Nexo, the leading digital assets platform. The strategic partnership sees Nexo become the team’s inaugural official digital asset partner, placing Nexo’s next-generation digital tools on a global stage.
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The partnership marks a pivotal moment for both organisations as Audi Revolut F1 Team enters Formula 1 and Nexo accelerates its growth as a premium digital asset platform. Ambitious and performance-driven, both brands are aligned around a shared trajectory of innovation and disciplined execution, underpinned by a common engineering mindset and a focus on performance at the highest level.
Over the course of the partnership, Nexo will activate globally through premium experiences and digital-first engagement. Exclusive opportunities designed to bring fans and Nexo clients closer to Audi Revolut F1 Team will include exclusive access, co-created content and education, and next-generation immersive brand experiences.
Stefano Battiston, Chief Commercial Officer of Audi Revolut F1 Team: “Today, we are proud to welcome Nexo as our official digital asset partner at a moment of strong growth for both organisations. The partnership reflects a shared ambition to scale with discipline and innovation, and to create tangible value — from exclusive experiences to new ways of engaging our global fanbase and Nexo’s clients.”
Antoni Trenchev, Co-founder, Nexo: “Nexo was built for a demanding reality: instant, self-directed, and always on. Partnering with Audi Revolut F1 Team at the start of their new era is a statement about how we see the future. As the team’s official digital asset partner, we will bring meaningful utility and premium experiences to a global audience, grounded in the same discipline and precision that defines success in motor sports.”
About Nexo
Nexo is a premier digital assets wealth platform designed to empower clients to grow, manage, and preserve their crypto holdings. Our mission is to lead the next generation of wealth creation by focusing on customer success and delivering tailored solutions that build enduring value, supported by 24/7 client care.
Since 2018, Nexo has provided unmatched opportunities to forward-thinking clients in over 150 jurisdictions. With over $11 billion in AUM and over $371 billion processed, we bring lasting value to millions worldwide. Our all-in-one platform combines advanced technology with a client-first approach, offering high-yield flexible and fixed-term savings, crypto-backed loans, sophisticated trading tools, and liquidity solutions, including the first crypto debit/credit card. Built on deep industry expertise, a sustainable business model, robust infrastructure, stringent security, and global licensing, Nexo champions innovation and long-lasting prosperity.
Official website: nexo.com
About Audi Revolut F1 Team
Audi Revolut F1 Team is the official factory team of Audi, as the brand enters the FIA Formula 1 World Championship for the first time in 2026. This project, in which Audi will create its own hybrid drive system ('power unit') developed in Germany, represents the ultimate expression of the manufacturer's ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ philosophy and embodies a long-term commitment to compete at the pinnacle of motorsport with the clear objective of challenging for world championships by 2030. Audi Revolut F1 Team is based in three locations: the power unit is developed by Audi Formula Racing GmbH at the Audi Competence Center Motorsport in Neuburg, Germany; the chassis is engineered and race operations are managed from the state-of-the-art facilities of Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil, Switzerland; while the Audi Motorsport Technology Centre UK in Bicester, United Kingdom, provides a foothold in the heart of 'Motorsport Valley', with direct access to top F1 talent and key strategic partners. This integrated structure provides complete control over the project, embedding a culture of precision, innovation, and relentless performance. Audi’s entry is strategically timed to coincide with new Formula 1 regulations focused on increased electrification, as the electric share of the hybrid drive is raised to almost 50%, and the introduction of 100% sustainable fuels. The entry into Formula 1, one of the most important platforms in the world, serves as a high-tech catalyst for the entire Audi brand, acting as a global stage to demonstrate technological leadership and connect with new, diverse audiences by creating cultural impact that resonates far beyond the race track.
Audi Revolut F1 Team Welcomes Nexo as Official Digital Asset Partner
