Having made his international debut in 2008, Keylor Navas has played in three World Cups and accumulated 114 appearances for his national team. His standout performance was in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil when he played a crucial role in guiding his team to the quarter-finals.
Keylor Navas made his final appearance for his national team in a friendly against Argentina in March. His retirement announcement confirms that he will not be participating in the upcoming Copa America, scheduled to take place in the United States from June 20 to July 14.
“This chapter of my life is coming to an end, I leave with my heart full of gratitude and my eyes looking forward, always carrying the name of our beloved Costa Rica,” the goalkeeper said in a video posted on social media.
“It’s a bittersweet feeling, difficult to accept, this stage has come to an end. It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later because I know our paths will continue to cross. Thank you, Costa Rica, see you later, pura vida,” he added.
Keylor Navas, who has been with Paris St Germain since 2019 and had a loan spell at Premier League club Nottingham Forest last year, will be out of contract in June.
During his time at Paris St Germain, the goalkeeper won three Ligue 1 titles, including their recent 12th championship. Before joining PSG, he played for La Liga club Real Madrid, clinching three Champions League trophies with the team.
