In a recent report, Fichajes mentioned that Manchester City are showing interest in Real Madrid keeper Andriy Lunin this summer. It has been revealed that the Mancunian giants are eyeing a move to acquire the services of the Ukrainian goalie in this transfer window.
Lunin’s Recent Form In Spanish Football
Lunin served as a decent, rotational piece in Real Madrid’s squad last season when he managed to put in a few impressive displays in La Liga. The Ukraine international featured in 14 matches for Los Blancos in the previous campaign, conceding 19 goals and grabbing six clean sheets in multiple competitions.
On his day, the 26-year-old can be a safe pair of hands in between the sticks for any top club in Europe. He was a tidy distributor of the ball as he completed 86.1% of his attempted passes in La Liga (stats via fbref.com).
Lunin is under contract at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium until the summer of 2030. Therefore, Man City would have to make a big offer if they want to recruit him this off-season.
Should Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola Get Lunin On Board?
Lunin is a good handler of the ball and can use his quick reflexes to make a few solid saves at the back for his team. He usually clears his lines when the opposition are on the front foot and can use his strong 1.91m frame to dominate his penalty box when coming out to collect loose balls and crosses.
The Ukraine international has got a wealth of experience at the highest level but there are some question marks over whether he can make a smooth transition to life in the Premier League.
We can expect Lunin to bring more quality and depth to Man City boss Pep Guardiola’s squad. He is more than capable of serving as a great, long-term successor to Ederson, who has entered the final stage of his playing career.
At 26, Lunin has his peak years ahead of him which makes him a good choice for the Mancunian outfit to consider this summer. He might even help Man City compete for some major silverware over the next few years. Thus, Guardiola should focus on getting Lunin on board ahead of the new campaign.
