Perez agrees to sell Real Madrid player to Arsenal for paying the release clause
After a successful season, in which they won the League and the Champions League, Real Madrid are already immersed in the plans for the next season. Florentino Pérez works on the ups and downs that are emerging as key strategic moves. Among the possible exits is Andriy Lunin , whose contract expires in 2025 and is now debating whether to continue or explore new options.
Lunin started the season as a substitute first for Courtois and then for Kepa . But the outstanding performances when Carlo Ancelotti gave him the opportunity ensured a place in the starting eleven and in the memory of Madrid fans. Thus, he ended up being a key player, especially in the conquest of the Decimoquinta , standing out especially in the semi-final against Bayern Munich and in the penalty shootout against Manchester City .
But Lunin is aware that, no matter how well he does, the title at Real Madrid is for Courtois . If the Belgian maintains his form and avoids injury, the Ukrainian will see his opportunities limited again and return to the starting square. In fact, despite having been one of the protagonists in the Champions League , the final was played by Courtois , in what was a warning to navigators for Lunin .
Because the Ukrainian prioritizes playing minutes, a guarantee that the club cannot guarantee him in the short term. He is aware that Courtois is untouchable. But if they at least assured him the title in some competition, he would consider continuing. Something that will not happen in front of the current texture. And although Real Madrid is very interested in renewing his contract until 2029, he prefers to secure minutes outside the Santiago Bernabéu .
Faced with this scenario, Florentino has not caused problems. If Lunin wants to go, he will not object. Everything will be facilitated. Of course: the team that wants him will have to pay the 25 million euros that mark his termination clause. And one team that is particularly interested in paying it is Arsenal . It was Mikel Arteta himself , Arsenal’s Spanish coach, who insisted the most on the signing of Lunin . And Florentino has conveyed to the Gunners what the situation is: if they pay 25 million they take it.
In fact, some sources are already talking about Madrid ‘s search for a replacement for Lunin . Names such as Kepa Arrizabalaga , who was loaned to Madrid this season, or Giorgi Mamardashvili , Valencia goalkeeper key in Georgia ‘s qualification for the round of 16 of the Eurocup, have been put on the table. Plan C is Joan García , target of Espanyol who has been called up for the Olympic Games in Paris.
Real Madrid do not want to waste time and are already evaluating the best options to strengthen their goal should Lunin decide to leave. Lunin ‘s departure would not only free up space on the team, but also provide funds that could be reinvested in a goalkeeper who can compete with Courtois and eventually succeed him.
Source: El Nacional
