Saudi clubs ready to pounce on €20 million-rated Real Madrid star | OneFootball

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Madrid Universal

·8 February 2025

Saudi clubs ready to pounce on €20 million-rated Real Madrid star

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Recent reports from Fichajes have suggested that Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin may be in his final months at the club.

The outlet mentions that despite playing as a backup, the young Ukrainian goalkeeper has attracted significant interest from several clubs in Saudi Arabia.


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These teams are reportedly willing to present enticing offers to bring him to the Middle East. If Lunin leaves, Real Madrid will be forced to search for a new goalkeeper ahead of the next season.

A difficult situation to be in

Lunin’s situation under Carlo Ancelotti has been challenging. Despite proving capable when given opportunities, his playing time has been severely restricted due to Thibaut Courtois’ position as the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper.

This lack of game time may make the financial offers from Saudi Arabia tempting for both the player and the club.

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Andriy Lunin could leave Real Madrid. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

For Real Madrid, this scenario presents a complex situation. Should Lunin decide to accept one of these offers, the club will need to act swiftly to find a reliable replacement.

The goalkeeping market can be tricky, and finding someone who is both willing to play a secondary role and capable of maintaining high standards will not be an easy task for the club’s management.

Nothing is decided yet

There has been no official statement from Lunin’s representatives about his future. However, the increasing speculation about his potential departure hints that this summer could be a turning point in his career.

While Real Madrid continue to monitor the situation, the club understands the importance of maintaining stability in the goalkeeper position.

A dependable backup for Courtois is crucial as they aim to remain competitive on both the domestic and international fronts.

The outcome of this situation will likely shape some key decisions for the club as they look to maintain their dominance in the coming seasons.

*Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on the date of publication.

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