Real Madrid may face unexpected changes in its squad for next season. The status of Andriy Lunin has been in doubt since last summer, with the Ukrainian intending to leave if the offer is positive. He is tired of being in Courtois's shadow, and in recent hours, it seems an option has emerged for him in Spain, far from Santiago Bernabéu.
Lunin linked with Oviedo
"Radio Televisión del Principado de Asturias" has discovered that Andriy Lunin intends to leave Real Madrid. It is a priority option for several European teams, although his next destination could be in Spain. In fact, he would know it well, since we are talking about his possible return to Oviedo.
Recently promoted to the top flight, Oviedo is interested in strengthening its goalkeeping with Lunin, and the Ukrainian's camp would welcome a return. He was there on loan shortly after arriving in Spain, leaving a great impression in Asturias. With its return to the top division, there could be a deal in progress to reunite their paths.
Andriy Lunin, tired of being the eternal "second choice"
The goalkeeper expected that, after his great performance, a transition in goal would begin. However, reality has proved the opposite. The path to the starting spot remains completely closed.
In addition, one detail further strengthens this possible decision to leave. His agent is Jorge Mendes, who is open to a departure. He is already working in that direction.
Jorge Mendes knows the market better than anyone and knows that Lunin has a good reputation. Several of the continent's top clubs are looking for a reliable goalkeeper, and the Ukrainian has shown he can be at that level. In addition, age is on his side, since at 26 years old (26 años) he still has a lot ahead of him and doesn't want to spend more time in Courtois's shadow.
That's why the option of a departure this very summer is gaining momentum. At Bernabéu, they did not expect this turn, but the final decision is getting closer. Andriy Lunin doesn't rule out leaving.
Oviedo, after being promoted to the top flight, is now looking to strengthen its goalkeeping. Lunin is the chosen one, and there could be news sooner rather than later...