According to reports, when a big and ambitious club like Real Madrid fails to achieve its goals, everything immediately comes under scrutiny. Players, coaches, strategies—everything is questioned, and even seemingly clear situations suddenly change.

Players who recently renewed their contracts are now looking for new destinations, and previous plans to strengthen the team have changed—all due to failing to meet set objectives. Real Madrid is no exception, and the wave of decisions will gradually become visible.

One unresolved situation concerns Andriy Lunin. The goalkeeper renewed his contract until 2029 last summer, but the current season has not gone as initially expected. The newspaper Marca claims that several clubs have inquired about his status through his agent during this season.

Being benched in the Copa del Rey final also weakened the notion that Lunin’s situation at Real Madrid might change. The goalkeeper, whose appearances this season were mostly limited to covering Thibaut Courtois’ absences and Copa del Rey matches—until the final. Lunin has not met expectations, which is why several clubs are looking to sign a goalkeeper who can perform in crucial moments, as seen in the 2023-24 Champions League.

Currently, all parties are evaluating the situation. A change in the coaching staff could alter some decisions, but the reality is that Lunin has received offers to be the first-choice goalkeeper at other clubs—something that seems unlikely at Real Madrid.

The contract renewal last summer was a strategic move by both sides. Lunin gave himself time to assess his position, and the club did not lose an asset it had invested in for years. A year later, negotiations have resumed, but this time with offers on the table.