In recent times, the question of Andriy Lunin’s future at Real Madrid has been in the headlines due to the fact that he has been doing very well in the goal.
Even though he has been a member of the club for more than five years, the Ukrainian international player, who is 24 years old, has never been a part of the squad for an extended period of time.
Real Madrid was able to get Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan when Thibaut Courtois suffered a rupture to his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) shortly before the opening game of the season. This seemed to be a turning point for the team.
A recent injury sustained by the Chelsea loanee has once again brought Lunin into the limelight. Lunin has performed really well in the few games he has played since the beginning of the previous month.
The deal with Lunin is set to end in 2025, not 2024.
Many people are of the opinion that Lunin’s contract with Real Madrid is set to expire in 2024, which would imply that he would become a free agent at the conclusion of the current season.
However, according to a recent update provided by writer Jorge C. Picon, it has been discovered that the contract of the Ukrainian goalie does not expire in 2024 but rather in 2025.
According to the latest information, Los Blancos had previously carried out a covert renewal of Lunin’s contract during the early years of his time spent working for the club.
Since this is the case, he still has more than one year remaining on his contract, and contrary to what has been widely reported, he will not be going for free the following summer.
New contract could be in the offing
Furthermore, the aforementioned source says that the administration of Real Madrid is already contemplating the potential of Lunin’s contract being extended further, in light of the fact that he has been doing very well as of late.
In the event that previous claims are to be believed, the coaching staff of the club would love to keep Kepa on a permanent contract; nevertheless, head scout Juni Calafat would rather have Lunin make the move.
As a result of Kepa’s return to fitness, the Ukrainian champion will not be starting this weekend, but it is said that he is content with his position at the club.
In spite of this, there is no assurance that his future will be a certain way, and a decision on his future will be handed down over the summer.