Casillas task: replace Casillas – Swedish YLE

Iker Casillas took an emotional farewell to Real Madrid last week. Tearful Iker Casillas announces that he needs to leave Real Madrid, April 2015th Picture: EPA / All Over Press

The Real Madrid has made clear with a new keeper. The Spanish club made earlier of the club icon Iker Casillas and recruits now in Francisco “Kiko” Casilla.

Casilla connecting from La Liga rival Espanyol but he has previously spent several years in the Real Madrid youth academy.

– It was a unique opportunity that I had to take. I am grateful for everything that Espanyol have done for me, Casilla said at a press conference today.

Casilla was substituted instead of Casillas in the national team debut. Kiko Casilla jump in instead of Iker Casillas Spain-Germany, February 2014. Picture: EPA / All Over Press

The 28-year-old made his debut in the Spanish national team in November when he jumped into a practice international against Germany.

Replaced – and replaces – Casillas

Casilla replaced when Iker Casillas – the man he replaces at Real Madrid.

Real announced last week that the club icon Casillas will leave the Spanish capital after 16 years of faithful service. Casillas has moved on to Porto.

Casilla will fight for playing time at Real with Keylor Navas. Recruiting

learns mean that Real have given up hope of getting into David de Gea from Manchester United.

Casilla, here in battle with Lionel Messi, has signed for five years with Real Madrid. Kiko Casilla saves the shot by Lionel Messi, November 2014. Picture: EPA / All Over Press

Published 07/17/2015 – 17:03