Andriy Lunin has become a very beloved figure in Real Madrid's locker room. Whenever he has played, he has delivered outstanding performances and was decisive in helping the club win their fifteenth Champions League last season.
Andriy Lunin excellently covered Courtois's absence and excelled at the Etihad City with a penalty shootout to remember. However, despite his efforts and impeccable attitude, Lunin knows perfectly well that he is and will remain Thibaut Courtois's backup.
Andriy Lunin no longer sees himself at Real Madrid
The Belgian is number 1 for Bernabéu, and precisely for that reason Lunin is considering leaving. Let's remember that the Ukrainian renewed his contract until 2030 last summer with the hope that the transition in goal would start to favor him.
However, neither with Ancelotti nor with Xabi Alonso will he get his chance: Courtois will remain the starter. That's why Madrid are considering selling Andriy Lunin according to information published in OKDiario.
The report states that Andriy Lunin could consider leaving this summer and that Jorge Mendes is his agent. This detail further reinforces the idea of his departure, since Mendes supports his exit. With a market value of €20 million ($20 million), Lunin could have a strong market for a transfer.
Just renewing is not enough for Lunin
After renewing his contract, Andriy Lunin's situation has barely changed, and he has even lost prominence. In the previous season, he played 31 matches, conceded 32 goals, and managed to keep a clean sheet on 12 occasions. In contrast, in the current campaign, he has only participated in 12 games, conceding 19 goals and keeping his goal unbeaten in just four of them.
In addition to the sporting aspect, there is an off-field reality that remains unchanged. Andriy Lunin continues in the shadow of one of the best goalkeepers on the planet, with no signs that the scenario will change. As long as Courtois keeps performing at a high level, the Ukrainian's opportunities will remain scarce, limited almost exclusively to the Copa del Rey.
Lunin attracts British offers
Manchester United are looking for a replacement for André Onana and have shown interest in Andriy Lunin. After their failure in the Premier League and Europa League, the English side want to secure the goal. The player's agent, Jorge Mendes, who keeps good relations with the English club, would make negotiations with Lunin easier.
Additionally, it is reported that Arsenal and Chelsea are also after the Ukrainian. Mikel Arteta's side would offer the €20 million ($20 million) value of the goalkeeper and an improved salary.