Madrid is betting on Lunin

Lunin’s future is approaching a 180-degree turn. The Ukrainian took issue with Kepa’s apparent signing in August when Courtois broke down and he again seriously considered a move to another club where he thought he could compete for ownership. Six months later, Lunin is different.

In Leipzig, he received his doctorate as Madrid’s goalkeeper in a scenario unknown to him – the Champions League playoffs.. The Ukrainian has filled that block of skills that allow you to not only perform, but also be a savior when the spotlight of a club fetish competition is aimed right at you. His nine pit stops helped outwit Red Bull’s attacks and protect a 0-1 lead, which had a calming effect on the second leg (6 March). By the way, clarified any hint of discussion in Laying 7 madridism. The property is his, blessed by Ancelotti (“This was his best game in Madrid”), and the club is rubbing its hands because the problem was avoided… and the price of the goalkeeper it owns is growing. On-loan Kepa’s options have hit rock bottom. And Lunin’s value is rapidly increasing. To the point that Madrid does not even rule out offering him a contract extension.

The current one, extended a few months ago, connects Lunin and Madrid until 2025, but the Slav’s forecasts do not stop growing, and his age is ideal: he just turned 25 years old. Market value, which could receive an even greater boost if Ukraine plays at the European Championships in Germany with Lunin in goal. On March 21, his team, in which the Madrid goalkeeper is part of four goalkeepers led by coach Sergei Rebrov, will play in the playoff semi-finals against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Before this hypothetical appointment of Lunin in Germany, the Ukrainian spent his best night in the east of the German country. His superb performance in Leipzig received public support from his teammates. (Brahim “shared” the MVP trophy of the match with the Ukrainian) and even Courtoiswho responded to his teammate’s great play with a pair of fire emojis on Instagram. Lunin on fire.

The goalkeeper’s opinion has changed in recent weeks. Once the battle for property is won, At least he’s on track to finish out the rest of the year. “Obviously I want to continue,” he said last week in El Chiringuito. The goalkeeper gains stability with which He sees himself as legitimized to provide real competition to Courtois when the Belgian returns. This is his condition, he wants to play or at least not feel ostracized, to which he was doomed in recent years.

Competition with Courtois

And Madrid is delighted. If Lunin sticks to his idea of ​​a continuation, the company won’t have to spend money on the market to sign a backup goalie. (the summer plan involves strengthening budget and you will only throw away your checkbook if it belongs to a giant, be it Mbappe or Haaland). You can also bake some more at Fran Gonzalez’s Valdebebas. (18 years old), tower Factory for whom Madrid foresees a great future.

Doubts about Lunin gave way to palpable confidence. This and next season this will ensure the safety of the technical staff and the club in the worst case scenario that Tibu He is having a hard time regaining his pre-ruptured ACL shape. Forecasts for the Belgian are based on a potential return at the end of March. Madrid will be in the midst of the season, and by then Lunin may have more than calmed down.