Real Madrid are very keen to agree a new contract with goalkeeper Andriy Lunin in the coming weeks. The Ukrainian international has been in excellent form since taking over as number one from Kepa Arrizabalaga at the back-end of 2023, and that continued on Wednesday when he was Los Blancos’ penalty shoot-out hero against Manchester City.
A renewal has already been offered to Lunin, but as reported by Sport, he is unconvinced about signing at this stage. Before he commits to staying beyond 2025, when his current deal expires, he wants sporting guarantees from Real Madrid.
Lunin wants to be promised that he will be allowed to compete with Thibaut Courtois next season, when the Belgian ‘keeper returns from a knee injury. He is expected to be second-choice behind Courtois, but he does not want to be ostracised again, and wants to have equal opportunities to be the number one.
There’s no doubt that Lunin has shown himself deserving to be number one, and if Courtois wasn’t one of the best goalkeepers in the world, he’d probably start next season in that role. It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid, and Carlo Ancelotti, are open to accepting his demands.
Zeelmnpsuy
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Manchester City is stronger. pen-shootout is a lucky game!
my friend, there is no fluke in football…Penalty kick is an art and an intergral part of a good players game. That'd the reason why teams select only their best players for that task
Deaabimpty
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Lunin should stay at Real Madrid. He will no one goalkeeper in Real after two yr. So in that time lunin stay on loan another club who club can guarantee lunin is first choice.
I disagree, better stay on bench rather going on loan, he will have another 2 cl on his name on those two years
Zipacmnors
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Diego Lopez and Casillas tactics pls. We need him.
tupabcinpz
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Lunin earned this spot..so give him what he wants
Pokbcilnop
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Lunin should stay at Real Madrid. He will no one goalkeeper in Real after two yr. So in that time lunin stay on loan another club who club can guarantee lunin is first choice.
Micclmru
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Lunin is a real competitor for position with Courtois. Courtois, Kepa, Lunin, Madrid goal is safe.
yes man you no things
Micclmru
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this is a grate start and grate finishing from rodrygo
madristaforlife/cr7
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Manchester City is stronger. pen-shootout is a lucky game!
if they are stronger they should've won the match not go to pens and complain about its pens so its based on luck
DevSlayer7
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I think he should sign the deal and go on loan, to keep his form and value up ... knowing in the next 2 years he'd be the 1 keeper for Madrid
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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please let them compete
Compete what ??
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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I think Madrid should just cash out now while lunin is in top form,He's young and can't be on the bench behind courtois after proving himself dis season so just a someone older with experience who doesn't care to fill the boot of a backup keeper....Lunin can't be ahead of Courtois....
Absolutely you are right. I think Kepa would probably agree to be a second to Courtois but his performances are the issues right now.
Derri6“-”
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Lunin has been at his best but that demand from him is difficult to agree to
ritbioruy
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I think Madrid should just cash out now while lunin is in top form,He's young and can't be on the bench behind courtois after proving himself dis season so just a someone older with experience who doesn't care to fill the boot of a backup keeper....Lunin can't be ahead of Courtois....
lubbinosty
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Manchester City is stronger. pen-shootout is a lucky game!
Man City OUT
malablata
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Lunin is a real competitor for position with Courtois. Courtois, Kepa, Lunin, Madrid goal is safe.
Rehaekmt
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cash out immediately
Olascø
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yes of course, but they are OUT
na only u geh sense for here aswr those two jxt dey wurugbon lenu😂[dog Madrid na baba buh mancity was stronger fr wetin I watch sha
cadaaweboy
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Manchester City is stronger. pen-shootout is a lucky game!
You are United fan and still talking city. You are nothing. City is the best team in England but Madrid is the best in the world [100percent]
kofikudoli
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It pains me to see Lunin in this situation. This guy is good for every top club in the world. Truth is Courtois is also good and has loads of experience. To me he should leave and carve out his path.
tanamopuz
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He deserves a chance as well. He did well for the team so far. But teams are notorious to put reserve goalkeepers for years on the bench.
15th ucl loading
themainman
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Manchester City is stronger. pen-shootout is a lucky game!
join them and keep crying
lubbinosty
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Manchester City is stronger. pen-shootout is a lucky game!
yes of course, but they are OUT
cuzdeiklru
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Manchester City is stronger. pen-shootout is a lucky game!
Dembckpst
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possible to give the golden gloves 🧤 to lunin
Bennetsaul
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He deserves a chance as well. He did well for the team so far. But teams are notorious to put reserve goalkeepers for years on the bench.
Dembckpst
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congratulations to lunin best keeping against Manchester City
buubcdkoy
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please let them compete
Yutcimnpy
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He deserves it💯
Sixtypp
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No 2 ways, give him already
IzuchukwuUchendu
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he is good and need to stay
Dewabcdkor
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that's good business