In an unprecedented move, Pumas approached this transfer window with a singular mission: to make bold, high-profile signings that no one saw coming. The arrival of Aaron Ramsey was the opening act - but the signing of Keylor Navas was the grand finale, the cherry on top of what is now considered one of the most historic transfer windows in the club’s 70-year history.
With all eyes in Liga MX fixed on what these two global stars can bring - both individually and collectively - Navas made his Pumas debut in Friday’s Apertura 2025 win over Querétaro, while the countdown to Ramsey’s bow in the blue and gold continues. Expectations for the tournament ahead are sky-high.
A masterstroke by the Pumas front office
Credit must go to the Pumas front office, especially considering the club’s traditionally modest budget. The big question now is: how much did it cost to bring in both Ramsey and Navas? After all, these are two players who, not long ago, were competing at the highest levels of European football.
How much are Ramsey and Navas earning?
Ramsey arrived on a free transfer, looking to regain form and rhythm ahead of the 2026 World Cup. According to multiple sources, the Welsh midfielder - now wearing the No. 10 shirt for Pumas - is earning a salary similar to what he made at Cardiff City, around $1.7 million per year, making him the second-highest earner on the team.
Navas, meanwhile, joined Pumas for a reported $2 million transfer fee. The 38-year-old Costa Rican goalkeeper was reportedly offered double the salary he was earning at Newell’s Old Boys in Argentina. According to transfer expert César Luis Merlo, Navas is now earning approximately $2 million annually, making him the highest-paid player on the squad.
Still not among Liga MX’s top earners
Despite the eye-catching figures, neither Ramsey nor Navas cracks the top five highest-paid players in Liga MX. Here’s how the current top earners stack up:
Even so, the signings of Navas and Ramsey represent a seismic shift for Pumas - a club that has historically relied on youth development and smart scouting rather than headline-grabbing transfers. Now, with two international stars in their ranks, anticipation among fans is at fever pitch.