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13 Aug 2026 | 09.53
La Liga
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The Juventus from Turin has placed Andriy Lunin, a 27-year-old player from Real Madrid, among its alternatives to strengthen the goalkeeping position before the start of the season. The Italian club prioritizes the loan of Zion Suzuki, but will turn to the Ukrainian if that operation is not finalized in the next few hours.
The information comes from Filippo Cornacchia, a journalist from La Gazzetta dello Sport, who includes Lunin in a list that also features Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham. Juventus' priority is Suzuki, for whom PSG is negotiating an operation of around 35 million euros with Parma before considering his subsequent loan.
Andriy Lunin, Juventus' alternative if Suzuki fails
Juventus wants to solve its goalkeeping situation within days. According to information published on August 13, the sports management intends to inform Luciano Spalletti who their new goalkeeper will be before the team focuses all attention on the league debut on August 23.
Suzuki is currently the first choice. The Japanese is open to playing on loan in Turin if his move to PSG from Parma is finalized, but there are still pending discussions among all parties. If they do not succeed, Andriy Lunin and Vicario remain on standby.
Juventus faces difficulty due to Real Madrid's stance. La Gazzetta dello Sport specifically points out that the Italian club would have to convince the Spanish club to allow Lunin's departure. So far, no amount has emerged that the Italian entity is willing to pay for a potential loan.
Another protection for Madrid is Lunin's contract. He renewed it on September 13, 2024, extending his link until June 30, 2030, giving LaLiga club the freedom to make a decision this summer without time pressure. However, his intention is to stay at Real Madrid.
Real Madrid has no need to let go of Lunin
The market value of Andriy Lunin is currently at 12 million euros, having reached 25 million during the peak of his career at Santiago Bernabeu. He is 27 years old and has been part of the Madrid first team since 2020.
His standout season remains 2023/24. Thibaut Courtois' injury allowed him to increase his minutes, surpassing Kepa Arrizabalaga for a significant part of the season, during which Real Madrid won both LaLiga and the Champions League.
Lunin had a crucial impact in the European quarter-finals against Manchester City. Following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes at the Etihad, he saved penalties from Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic, enabling Madrid to reach the semi-finals.
Furthermore, Fran Gonzalez's departure to Sevilla reduces immediate options in Madrid's goal. The deal was closed for approximately 3 million euros in exchange for 50% of his rights, with Madrid retaining mechanisms to bring the youth player back in the future.
Juventus's upcoming actions hinge on negotiations for Suzuki. The Italian club aims to progress before August 15, and if the loan deal fails, they may intensify talks for Andriy Lunin. The challenge will be persuading a Real Madrid side that has the Ukrainian under contract until 2030 and does not require his sale.
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