Córdoba CF is on the verge of a goalkeeping overhaul: the club is negotiating the possible exit of Carlos Marín and the arrival of Portuguese goalkeeper Guilherme Fernandes, according to sources close to the transfer market.

What is happening with Carlos Marín?

Carlos Marín, undisputed starter since the summer of 2021, has played 150 official matches for the blanquiverde shirt, placing him as the second‑most capped player after Christian Carracedo. UD Almería has expressed interest in signing him, opening the door to a potential transfer before the summer window closes.

Why is Guilherme Fernandes’ arrival significant?

Guilherme Fernandes, 26, arrives from Real Betis, although he spent last season on loan at Real Valladolid in Segunda División, where he started 31 games. During that spell he conceded 46 goals, kept seven clean sheets and made 86 interventions, statistics that make him an appealing option to strengthen Córdoba’s goal.

How does Marín’s possible departure affect the team?

In the 2024‑2025 campaign, Marín was an absolute starter under Iván Ania, playing all 40 official matches and completing the full 3 600 minutes. However, the arrival of young Iker Álvarez the following season reduced his role to eight games, in which he let in 15 goals and kept the net clean twice. That loss of minutes appears to have driven his desire for a new challenge.

What scenario is shaping up for next season?

If the Almería deal goes through, Córdoba CF will need to rethink its goalkeeping setup. Adding Guilherme Fernandes would provide a young keeper with Segunda División experience, potentially increasing internal competition and improving defensive stability. The coaching staff has not confirmed the exact terms yet, but the club’s management is already planning a net that looks markedly different.

What does the club’s environment say?

Local analysts note that losing a captain like Marín means more than losing a goalkeeper; it also removes a key voice in the dressing room. Fans have shown support for a fresh start under the posts, though some worry that the departure of such a reference point could unsettle the squad in the early fixtures of the new campaign.