Real Madrid have been dealing with speculation over their goalkeeping situation all season, after an injury to Thibaut Courtois has kept him out for the entire campaign so far. However, it seems that the situation is starting to resolve itself.
Soon in Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, was the first choice until an injury in October, at this point Andriy Lunin began the competition for his position. While the two continue to rotate, Real Madrid appear to have decided not to pursue a permanent deal for Kepa this summer.
Lunin's future still seemed unclear. He has 18 months left on his deal, and before Christmas he was linked with a move to Celtic, potentially in pursuit of regular first-team football. It now looks more likely that he will stay at the club next season.
🙏 “I understand perfectly that they signed another GOALKEEPER.”
😕 “My FUTURE? I don't even know, I'd like to stay.”
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Remarking to El Chiringuito that he “completely understood” the decision to loan Kepa, he said that it was not a surprise for him. While he admitted that “you never know what can happen”, asked about his future, Lunin was clear – “Obviously I would like to stay”.
This, combined with recent reports that Real Madrid want Lunin to bring back Courtois next season, they seem to clarify that this will be the case. Whether he will get a new contract after 2025 is another matter, but it looks like one less headache for Los Blancos this summer.
