Florentino Pérez could find himself with an unexpected issue in his planning for next season. Real Madrid could change its goalkeeper in the face of the possible departure of Andriy Lunin, whose future is uknown after it was revealed that he could move to Porto.
Defensa Central has reported that Lunin, whose contract was renewed until 2030, could leave Real Madrid next season. He has a great offer on the table from Porto, who would offer him minutes as a starter in Europe. He needs to play and knows that, with Courtois in front of him, he is going to have a really tough time.
Porto has started looking for a new goalkeeper for next season because of FC Barcelona. Laporta is looking for a generational replacement for Ter Stegen and his first choice is the Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa. Not only the Catalonian team wants him, but also several big clubs have expressed their interest.
The aforementioned has indicated that Porto is willing to pay around 20 million euros to take Andriy Lunin from Real Madrid. That is an amount that would be covered by the sale of Costa. The Ukrainian wouldn't be against this possibility and, in view of this scenario, Florentino Pérez has already begun the search for a replacement.
Florentino Finds Andriy Lunin's Replacement in Barcelona
Real Madrid has set its sights on one target: Joan García, the promising goalkeeper of RCD Espanyol. At 23 years old, Joan García has proven to be a viable option for the Spanish giants. His outstanding performance—especially at the Santiago Bernabéu, where he made ten saves—has put his name on the radar of several teams.
Real Madrid, led by Florentino Pérez, has been working to renew the squad little by little. They have already strengthened up front and midfield, but now it is crucial to address defense and goalkeeping. Courtois's situation has led the board to look for a long-term replacement. According to recent reports, Ancelotti has asked Pérez to seriously consider signing Joan García.
The arrival of Joan García to Real Madrid would serve to unblock the departure of Andriy Lunin, who's in favor of leaving for Porto. Although the club is satisfied with Lunin's performance, the Ukrainian is looking for more playing time. He's already expressed his desire to leave in the transfer market previously.