According to the newspaper As.
Real Madrid soccer team
goalkeeper (soccer, hockey etc)
Lu Ning (1963-), PRC gymnast, winner of three gold medals at Los Angeles 1984 Olympic games
with the club's
contract renewal
Negotiations are currently at a standstill, and the man who is hell-bent on staying at Real Madrid
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is waiting for Lunin's final decision.
Since April, Lunin has been in contract renewal talks with Real Madrid on the advice of his agent Mendes. Both sides want to resolve the issue as soon as possible, but Real Madrid have said that the demands made by Lunin cannot be fully met. With Courtois in excellent form, Real Madrid could not promise that Lunin would get more playing time after the cup. For its part, Real Madrid has said that while it may do so in certain circumstances, there is no guarantee of this, as these circumstances have always been transparent.
Lunin now faces a tough decision: stay at Real Madrid and accept the status quo, or choose to leave and look for more playing opportunities.
Meanwhile, Kepa has been training on his own for a few weeks now and has not traveled with Chelsea to the United States for preseason, a decision that both sides respect. Kepa's contract with Chelsea ends in 2025 and the club are looking to sell him for funds this summer, with Kepa keen to leave. After rejecting an offer from the Saudi club a few weeks ago, Kepa has accelerated his move to Real Madrid, making it clear that he is willing to serve as a substitute goalkeeper and contribute to the team.
The key now is Lunin's decision. If Lunin chooses to leave, Kepa will have the opportunity to realize his dream of joining Real Madrid. If Lunin renews his contract, Kepa will activate Plan B and consider offers from other clubs, possibly even accepting an offer from a Saudi club.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti didn't use Lunin against Barcelona, and Courtois spoke about Lunin's situation in his press conference, "I understand his desire to play, but he has to choose the path that best suits his career. He is an excellent goalkeeper and deserves the best opportunity."
