He hasn't played a single minute in the Club World Cup and his situation is hanging by a thread. Despite having renewed his contract with Madrid until 2030 less than a year ago, he is certain that it's time to leave. This is the decision that Andriy Lunin has made, knowing that he needs to leave in order to grow and not continue in the eternal shadow of Courtois, the best in the world.
Lunin's situation hasn't changed with Xabi Alonso's arrival and the indication is clear: he won't have many more opportunities beyond the Copa del Rey. The starting goalkeeper is Courtois and this isn't going to change this season, with the Ukrainian's future hanging in the air.
Mendes activates Andriy Lunin's departure
OK Diario has discovered that Jorge Mendes has started looking for a new team for Lunin. In fact, a meeting is scheduled in the coming days to discuss this matter with Real Madrid.
Andriy Lunin has attracted the interest of half of Europe, especially now that he is on the market. Many Premier League teams are interested in signing him. He is also liked in Spain, although his market there is smaller.
Florentino is clear: no one will stand in Lunin's way. If he wants to leave, let him leave, but he must bring an offer of €30 million. In this regard, the Saudi Arabia option isn't ruled out either, although he has doubts about going there at 26 years old.
Andriy Lunin wants to reverse his situation
Jorge Mendes knows the market better than anyone and knows that Lunin has a good reputation. Several of the continent's giants are looking for a reliable goalkeeper and the Ukrainian has shown that he can be at that level. In addition, age is on his side, since at 26 years old he still has a lot ahead of him and he doesn't want to spend more time in Courtois's shadow.
The goalkeeper hoped that, after his great performance, a transition in goal would begin. However, reality has proved the opposite to him. The path to the starting spot remains completely closed.
The coming days will be key in Andriy Lunin's future. Mendes isn't standing still and in the Real Madrid, just in case, the search for a reliable replacement has already begun.