On Saturday evening, at Wembley, Real Madrid were celebrating after winning the 15th Champions League in their history. However, the evening was not necessarily idyllic for all the Merengues. Starting with Andriy Lunin. At 25 years old, the Ukrainian goalkeeper took advantage of the big physical problems of the Belgian Thibaut Courtois to play this 2023/2024 season in the shoes of a starter. And in C1, number 13 Merengue more than held his place. Decisive on numerous occasions, Lunin nevertheless experienced enormous disappointment: he did not play in the Wembley final.
Officially, the Ukrainian was left out of the Madrid squad before the match due to flu. “Good” news which saved Carlo Ancelotti from having to decide between Lunin and a Courtois who had been back on his feet for a few matches. But behind the scenes, Relevo reveals that the Ukrainian has it across his throat. The Spanish media explains, for example, that at the final whistle, Real’s replacement goalkeepers (Kepa, Fran) went to congratulate Courtois. Not Lunin. The big disappointment of the evening would have even done everything to avoid meeting the Belgian. And that’s not all.
Atlético would like to take advantage of Lunin’s spleen
Relevo assures that Lunin remained cold even during the celebrations in the city of Madrid. What calls into question the extension of his contract until 2029? The question needs to be asked. After having had a big season as a starter at a club like Real Madrid, Lunin may no longer want to settle for an understudy role. What is certain is that his performances have skyrocketed his rating on the market. Moreover, the media assures that a great rival of Casa Blanca would be ready to jump at the opportunity: Atlético de Madrid!
The Colchoneros would have made the Ukrainian one of their priorities in the event of the departure of Jan Oblak. In addition, Atlético has the advantage of playing in the Champions League and offering the opportunity for Lunin and his family to stay in their Madrid environment. Except that Real may not want to hear about the Ukrainian leaving. In addition to letting one of its players go to a rival, Casa Blanca would then be forced to look for a new understudy (Kepa will return to Chelsea).
