Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is expected to stay at the club this summer.
The Athletic previously reported that the 25-year-old, who has one year left on his contract, was close to agreeing a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2028.
Sources close to Lunin and Madrid acknowledge his renewal is now in the club’s hands but Real Madrid have told the Ukraine international that they want him to stay.
Lunin joined Madrid from FC Zorya Luhansk in 2018 with a contract until 2024. In 2019, he renewed until 2025 — although the deal was not officially announced by the club.
During the 2023/24 season, he became Real Madrid’s No 1 in the absence of Thibaut Courtois, who suffered a knee ligament injury in August 2023.
He made 31 appearances in all competitions that campaign, keeping 12 clean sheets and helping his side win La Liga and the Champions League.
Lunin was an unused substitute for Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Mallorca last week with Courtois starting the game.
Real Madrid face Real Valladolid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.
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