Real Madrid will offer Lunín a transfer if he does not renew his contract with the club – Defensa Central

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Real Madrid goalkeeper Andrei Lunin does not respond to the Royal Club's offers to extend his current contract

According to the source, Real Madrid management are keen to extend the contract of Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. However, if he does not agree to a contract extension, they are willing to sell him for a fee in the range of €25-30 million. Real Madrid believe that Lunin will not be able to establish himself as the team's undisputed number one goalkeeper as long as Thibaut Courtois remains at the club. The Belgian goalkeeper has been a consistent performer for Real Madrid since joining from Chelsea in 2018 and is firmly entrenched as their first-choice goalkeeper. That said, the Real Madrid hierarchy recognise Lunin's immense potential and see him as an important part of their long-term plans.

The 24-year-old joined the club in 2018 from Zorya Luhansk and has spent the last few seasons on loan, gaining valuable experience at Real Valladolid, Oviedo and Getafe. During these loan spells, Lunin has demonstrated his shot-stopping abilities, command of his area and impressive distribution skills. Real Madrid believe he has all the attributes to become a top-class goalkeeper in the coming years. The club's dilemma is that with Courtois firmly established as the number one, Lunin's path to regular first-team minutes at the Bernabeu is limited. Real Madrid are aware that the Ukrainian needs to play regularly to continue his development.

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This has led the club to take a pragmatic approach. They are hoping to reach an agreement with Lunin to extend his contract, which currently runs until 2024. Extending his contract would allow Real Madrid to ensure that they retain control over the player's future and could potentially reap the rewards of his growth in the years to come. However, the club also recognise that if Lunin is not willing to agree to a contract extension that would likely see him remain as Courtois' backup, then it may be in their best interests to cash in on him this summer.

A transfer fee in the region of €25-30 million would represent a significant return on their initial investment and provide funds that could be reinvested in strengthening other areas of the squad. Real Madrid’s position is understandable from a commercial perspective. They have one of the best goalkeepers in the world in Courtois, who is currently in his prime. Keeping Lunin as an assistant makes sense, but the club also knows they have to be pragmatic about his long-term development needs.

Lunin's dilemma: seeking more playing time at Real Madrid

As we have already reported, rumours have been circulating in the media that 25-year-old goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is looking to play more regularly and could therefore consider leaving Real Madrid this summer, where he is currently seen primarily as a backup option behind Thibaut Courtois. Lunin's current contract with the club is set to run until the summer of 2025. According to information presented on the Transfermarkt portal, the player's market value is estimated at around €25 million. Last season, Lunin made a total of 31 appearances, keeping 12 clean sheets and conceding 32 goals in the other matches he played. Despite these solid performances, the Ukrainian has struggled to cement his place as Real Madrid's first-choice goalkeeper, with Courtois firmly entrenched in the starting role.

It is understandable that the young keeper would be keen to get more consistent minutes on the pitch. At 25, Lunin is already entering the prime of his career and will be keen to continue his development at the highest level. However, his path to the Real Madrid starting XI has been blocked by the presence of the experienced and highly-rated Courtois, who has been one of the best keepers in world football in recent seasons. Lunin will no doubt be weighing up his options carefully this summer. He will be keen to continue his development and establish himself as a regular starter, which could mean seeking a move away from the Bernabeu if he cannot be guaranteed a more prominent role in Carlo Ancelotti's plans. The prospect of becoming the undisputed number one at another big club could be a tempting proposition for the Ukrainian.

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Real Madrid, for their part, face a delicate balancing act. They recognise Lunin's potential and see him as part of the club's long-term future. Los Blancos have invested a lot of time and resources into developing the young keeper, and they will be reluctant to let him go without a fight. However, they are also realistic about the current hierarchy and Courtois' status as the undisputed number one.

If an agreement on a contract extension cannot be reached, sanctioning the sale of Lunin for a fee in the region of €25 million could prove to be the pragmatic solution. This would allow the player to find a club where he could be the undisputed starter, while providing Real Madrid with funds to reinvest in other areas of the team.

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