Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin has a contract until 2025 and until last summer, it was unthinkable to even anticipate that there would be an extension on the table.
As it turns out, though, the Ukrainian has turned things around at Real Madrid over the past few months by not only displacing Kepa Arrizabalaga, but he has also gained enough trust of the leaders to warrant a new contract, reports MARCA.
For what it is worth, Lunin did everything quietly, staying true to his calm personality. He kept replacing others persistently and gained trust by being reliable.
All this means the club might not need to find another goalkeeper next summer, although it is understood that what Lunin thinks about this new offer is not known.
Lunin knows the challenges ahead
Courtois is recovering from this injury that he picked last August and it goes without saying that the Belgian will regain his position as the main goalkeeper, which is fair and what everyone expects.
Lunin knows this too, but it is tough for him to accept it and think about competing with Courtois again when he’s fully recovered. He wants to play regularly, to be the main guy on the team.
He wants to do this at Real Madrid, but it is uncertain which puts a big question mark over his future. In all fairness, he has done enough to warrant a first team place, but replacing Courtois is no joke.
Real Madrid do have alternatives
Lunin’s contract with Real Madrid ends in 2025 and last summer, it seemed like he might leave, but he chose to stay. It turned out well because he became the main goalkeeper due to Kepa’s injury.
As of today, Real Madrid believe they have good goalkeepers, especially with young talents like Fran Gonzalez and Illya Voloshyn in the youth team.
However, for the future to be certain, they need Courtois and Lunin to stay for at least another season. But if Lunin doesn’t renew his contract, he might consider other offers.