Surprise number two for Real Madrid, La Liga champion Napoli lures Ospina

Real Madrid substitute goalkeeper Andriy Lunin wants more minutes, which he is unlikely to get behind Thibaut Courtois. So the Spanish club has started working on a reliable number two, which should be David Ospina.

Lunin came to Real Madrid as a huge talent, but he hasn’t really had a chance to show it. Despite currently having one of the best goalkeepers in the world in Thibaut Courtois, it is not easy to get into the line-up, moreover, the Belgian is not troubled by any injuries and catches every game.

Thus, for two seasons, Lunin has only ever been given a chance in the Copa del Rey, where Real Madrid have always dropped out rather quickly. Now he has been given two opportunities after Los Blancos secured the league title.

the 23-year-old Ukrainian made his league debut against Atlético Madrid, and made his second appearance in goal at the weekend against Cádiz, becoming man of the match. First he made a great save to catch an opponent’s raid, then in the second half he caught a Negredo penalty.

He showed that his qualities are undeniable. It’s just that it’s impossible to get a goal past the 30-year-old Courtois. That’s why there is talk of him going on loan from the summer to somewhere where he will get more opportunities.

But at that point, Real Madrid would need to find a new reliable number two. According to the Spanish media, that could be David Ospina. The 33-year-old Napoli goalkeeper is out of contract on 30 June and would be available for free.

The Colombian goalkeeper would accept the role of a substitute goalkeeper without any problem, moreover he knows coach Carlo Ancelotti well, with whom he has a great relationship.

Moreover, the Italian strategist believes that Courtois’ experience with Ospina will help the youngsters from the academy to grow.

Source: MARCA