Sevilla signs goalkeeper Fran Gonzalez from Real Madrid

MADRID, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Sevilla has confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Fran Gonzalez from Real Madrid.

The 21-year-old has signed a contract through June 2031 to become Sevilla's sixth signing of the summer. He made one first-team appearance for Real Madrid and played 46 times for the club's B team, while also featuring regularly for Spain at U-20 and U-21 level.

Sevilla has reportedly paid around one million euros for 50 percent of Gonzalez's rights, with Real Madrid retaining a stake that would allow it to profit from any future sale.

Gonzalez has traveled to the Netherlands, where Sevilla is holding its preseason training camp after beating Dutch side Utrecht in a friendly over the weekend.

He is likely to serve as backup to Odysseas Vlachodimos, who has returned for a second season on loan from Newcastle United after playing a key role in helping Sevilla avoid relegation last season. ■