Connections matter a lot! Milan close to signing Andriy Lunin, Modrić plays key role

Former Real Madrid captain Luka Modrić is actively persuading the Ukrainian to accept the offer.

Details: According to renowned and respected journalist Ekrem Konur on his X social media page, 26-year-old Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin has become a top target for Milan in the transfer market.

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Reports indicate that Real Madrid have valued Lunin at around €25-30 million, a sum well within Milan's reach. It's also known that former Lunin teammate Luka Modrić is expected to play a key role in negotiations, leveraging his influence in both Madrid and Milan.

This season, Lunin has featured in just one match for Real Madrid, and his lack of playing time is the main reason behind a potential departure from the Spanish giants.

Andriy joined Real Madrid in 2018 from Zorya Luhansk for €8.5 million. Since then, the Ukrainian has played 63 matches for Los Blancos, conceding 73 goals and keeping 22 clean sheets.

His current contract with the "Merengues" runs until 2030, and his transfer value is estimated at €18 million by Transfermarkt.

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