For once, Real Madrid should play the leading roles during the summer transfer window. After formalizing the arrival of Kylian Mbappé, anticipated for several months, on June 3, the club in the Spanish capital now hopes to move forward on other issues. In addition to the thorny cases of Alphonso Davies and Ferland Mendy which are giving Madrid leaders a hard time, the latter also hope to resolve the situation of Andriy Lunin whose future still remains unclear.
Back after a successful loan to Real Oviedo, a resident of the Spanish second division, the Ukrainian goalkeeper has revealed himself at the highest level even though he was originally expected to evolve in the shadow of Thibault Courtois, or even of his replacement Kepa Arrizabalaga. Nevertheless, it was by taking advantage of the misfortunes of the first city, victim of a rupture of the cruciate ligaments of the left knee during the summer preparation, and the more than mixed performances of the second that the former player of Zorya Louhansk made his hole in the Merengue squad. Performing well in La Liga (21 matches including 10 clean sheets), the 25-year-old goalkeeper is far from stranger to the very good performance of his team in the Champions League, freshly crowned with a 15th coronation in the premier competition.
Andriy Lunin on bad terms with Carlo Ancelotti?
For having brilliantly replaced Thibault Courtois, the native of Krasnohrad was offered the possibility of extending his lease with Real Madrid. But while a contract extension until 2029 was under consideration, Andriy Lunin is not sure of staying in the Spanish capital and is wondering about his future. According to Cadena COPEthe main person concerned could even open a new chapter in his career due to his relationship considered “cold” with his coach, Carlo Ancelotti.
In short, he believes he does not have the confidence of the Italian technician who preferred Thibaut Courtois during the C1 final won against Borussia Dortmund while the Red Devil had so far only four appearances to his credit since the end of his convalescence. In this sense, the Iberian media suggests that Andriy Lunin is listening to possible offers, he who enjoys a good popularity rating at the end of a full exercise with the White House. If the Spanish press recently reported an interest from Atlético de Madrid for the 25-year-old goalkeeper, it turns out that Arsenal would also be in the running for the Ukrainian. Linked to Real Madrid until 2025, Andriy Lunin should make a decision on his future at the end of Euro 2024 which he will play with his selection in Germany.
