Florentino and Xabi Alonso have a huge problem, unexpected departure: He doesn't want to stay

Alarm bells are ringing at Real Madrid. An unexpected departure threatens to disrupt Xabi Alonso's plans, as Andriy Lunin has had enough.

The Ukrainian goalkeeper doesn't want to spend another season in Thibaut Courtois's shadow. He is tired of waiting, of watching the minutes fly by and never being his.

Jorge Mendes, his agent, is already working on his future. He has started pulling strings. The goal is clear: to find a new destination this summer.

Xabi has already made his decision

Lunin hoped that the coaching change would open a door for him, but no, everything remains the same or even worse.

Xabi Alonso hasn't given him a single minute in the Club World Cup. Not against Pachuca, not against Salzburg in the group stage, not a single opportunity. The message is clear: Courtois is untouchable, the owner of the goal, and Lunin has understood it.

Lunin renewed until 2030 less than a year ago. He had offers to leave, but he chose to stay. He wanted to fight for his place and delivered when it was his turn.

His performances in last season's Champions League were key. He helped the team reach the final, but at Wembley Courtois played and everything changed.

This season he has barely played and the outlook doesn't invite optimism. Only an injury or suspension to Courtois would open the door for him. That's far too little for a goalkeeper who wants to grow.

Meeting after the Club World Cup and an open future

Jorge Mendes has already requested a meeting with the club. It will be after the Club World Cup. They want to clarify everything as soon as possible.

Lunin isn't ruling anything out. There is interest from clubs in Spain, also in England, and even from Saudi Arabia.

Real Madrid doesn't want to give him away. They will only listen to significant offers and a loan is ruled out. They are only considering a sale, and if a serious proposal arrives, they will study it.

Florentino and Xabi have a dilemma. They know that Lunin has the level to stay, but they also understand his frustration. The problem is clear: if Lunin leaves, they will have to look for another goalkeeper. That would reopen another front, one that no one expected so soon.