Now it seems that Real Madrid want to sell Andryi Lunin and they will accept cash and Kepa Arizabalaga from Chelsea. The Ukrainian is valued at €30m.
Transfer talks between Real Madrid and Chelsea
Chelsea has been looking to hire a new goalkeeper for a few weeks, and they have selected Real Madrid’s Andryi Lunin. For the Ukrainian goalie, Los Blancos is requesting a €30 transfer fee, given that the Ukrainian goalie is 25 years old. So, the transfer fee is justified. On the other hand, Kepa is a 29 year old goalkeeper who is at the end of his career. According to madrid universal, the Spaniard is at the bottom of the pecking order in Real Madrid.
Chelsea is unwilling to meet the requested price. Alternatively, they are offering Real Madrid a swap agreement. At this moment the entire deal depends on whether Chelsea will pay the transfer fees. Chelsea are ready to part ways with the Spanish goalkeeper. After leaving Chelsea, Kepa is going to join the La Liga giant Real Madrid.
According to multiple reports Kepa is excited to be going back to Santiago Bernabeu. On top of that, he is also ready to accept a lower salary than the present one. Not only that, he will be joining the Los Blancos as a second-choice keeper along with Thibaut Courtois.
Possibility of the transfer
Real Madrid and Chelsea are now attempting to come to an agreement over this transaction. Positive progress is being made in the negotiations. Kepa wants to leave Stamford Bridge, and Real Madrid is looking for a backup goalkeeper, so it appears like the transfer can go through.
Chelsea paid Athletic Bilbao €72 million for Kepa Arizabalaga under Maurizio Sarri’s leadership. Since then, he has been unable to defend his high price in any competition. He won several significant trophies with Chelsea, including the UEFA Super Cup and Champions League, but his Chelsea career was severely damaged by the blunders he committed.
Conversely, supporters are thrilled to see Real Madrid goalie Andryi Lunin wearing a Chelsea jersey. Lunin filled in for Thibaut Courtois for the most of Real Madrid’s 2023–2024 season due to the latter’s leg ailment. The Ukrainian stopper thrived under Ancelotti’s setup.
In several crucial games, he assisted Real Madrid in winning. The Real Madrid player is also a reliable and skilled goalie who is able to stop practically all attacks. Someone like that is desperately needed by Chelsea. Thus, Chelsea will have the ideal choice in the Real Madrid goalkeeper.
Chelsea’s defense is well-known. Legendary goalkeepers and defenders such as Branslav Ivanovic, Ricardo Carvalho, Gary Cahill, Cezar Azpiliqueta, John Terry, and Peter Cech were once a part of Chelsea’s squad. The supporters anticipate that Andryi Lunin will strengthen Chelsea’s defense.
The Blues currently require a goalie who can stabilize the backline and deliver the ball flawlessly.
At Stamford Bridge, Andryi Lunin will flourish under new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca. He might end up being the Italian manager’s top pick.
Robert Sanchez remains Chelsea’s top option at the moment.
Kepa’s recent performance for Real Madrid
Last season, Kepa Arizabalaga spent most of the games in bench. In the upcoming season, same thing will happen with him because Thibaut Courtois is returning from injury. This will be a massive boost for Real Madrid because the Belgian goalkeeper plays a crucial role in their defense.
Kepa have experience of different tournaments. He can share his valuable strategy with his teammates. That is why he will be a quality addition to the Real Madrid squad.
For example, we saw how Kepa helped Real Madrid to win against Manchester City in the tie-breaker. Since then the Real Madrid fans are in love with him.
The fans want Kepa Arizabalaga because he is an experienced goalkeeper which can certainly help his teammates.
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