Real Madrid in a dilemma over the future of 27-year-old fringe star | OneFootball

Andriy Lunin has been a handy backup to Thibaut Courtois for Real Madrid’s management in recent years, especially given how the Belgian is occasionally ruled out with fitness blows.

Just when it seemed set that he would leave the club in 2023, he stepped up under pressure and stuck by his contract to even earn a renewal until 2030.

As the summer transfer window nears, there is again doubt growing on what the club should do in his case and the administration find themselves in a dilemma.

Stuck on crossroads

As reported by AS in a recent report, Lunin’s performances this season since Courtois’ injury are once again paving the way for doubts to creep in about his future.

In his 11 games this season, the Ukrainian international has conceded 21 goals and averages a goal conceded every 45 minutes.

While a big part of that can be attributed to the team’s defensive struggles, Courtois averages one goal conceded in every 93 minutes and is significantly ahead in that statistic, raising doubts about whether Lunin’s numbers are good enough.

Will Lunin stay or leave? (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

As the summer window approaches, there is doubt about how Lunin will approach the opportunity to leave.

In recent times, the player has never been one to have any issue being in Courtois’ shadow as he knows full well that he will have his opportunities as the campaign progresses.

Real Madrid, for their part, love that approach as it gives them a high-quality replacement with minimal internal politics.

His numbers, however, generate some doubt, especially with the club now seriously valuing the option of Javi Navarro.

The academy goalkeeper is moving up the ranks rapidly and is expected to get into the Castilla dynamics next season, which would make him a possible backup option to Courtois if needed.