Real Madrid will not meet €25 million valuation for out-of-favour Chelsea star | OneFootball

Thibaut Courtois’ return at the end of the 2023-24 campaign came as a massive boost to Carlo Ancelotti’s plans. The Belgian superstar swiftly returned to match fitness and even started the Champions League final at Wembley.

The veteran’s return, however, pushed Andriy Lunin back into the shadow despite his unbelievable season. With the new season quickly approaching, the youngster understandably has doubts about his future.

The Ukrainian star has been linked with a move to Juventus where he can serve as a starting option and is tempted to accept the deal. As it stands, his future is uncertain.

The Kepa option

Should Lunin opt to leave Real Madrid, Kepa Arrizabalaga’s return to the club is not ruled out.

The Chelsea superstar served as an able option in goal last season and was even the team’s starting shot-stopper at the beginning of last season. He does not see a role on the Real Madrid bench with bad eyes as is open to a return.

As revealed in a recent report by SPORT, however, Los Blancos are unwilling to meet Chelsea’s €25 million price tag for the goalkeeper.

Real Madrid will move for Kepa if Lunin leaves. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Real Madrid will make an offer to the London-based club if Lunin leaves but it will not be at the aforementioned valuation.

An uncertain renewal

While word in the Spanish capital assures that Lunin is on his way to renewing with Real Madrid, it is unclear how far one can read into such reports. After all, it will not be easy for the youngster to settle for a smaller role after his special season with Los Blancos.

With interest from Juventus and Arsenal on the cards, Florentino Perez and Co will have it complicated to tie down the player without a starting spot.

The coming weeks, needless to say, will be decisive on that front and Los Blancos must keep their options open. Kepa, as a familiar figure at the club, stands out as a great option.