Here is all you need to know about goalkeeper Illia Voloshyn and his age and height, the new signing of Real Madrid
Real Madrid has signed another Ukrainian player. Andriy Lunin, a Ukrainian, is already a successful addition to the White’s current roster. His contract is scheduled to expire in the summer of 2025, however it has also been suggested that he will extend it. But, the “Los Blancos” have made the decision to add yet another young player from the country.
Who is Real Madrid goalkeeper Illia Voloshyn, bio, age, height, contract and career stats
Goalkeeper Illia Voloshyn from Rayo Majadahonda has joined the La Liga side. The 17-year-old, who has signed a contract through 2026, is a youth international for Ukraine.
#RealMadrid are signing 16-year-old Ukrainian goalkeeper Illia Voloshyn from Rayo Majadahonda. (Relevo) pic.twitter.com/gRHzFvatc7
— Football España (@footballespana_) January 29, 2024
Rayo Majadahonda and the La Liga powerhouses had been negotiating his signing for months. With his superb aerial game, footwork, and reflexes, Voloshyn, at 2.02 metres tall, drew Madrid’s attention.
With his gangly build and his height, he is likened to David de Gea. Although shy, he has demonstrated a lot of character at Majadahonda. He has quick reflexes and feels at ease playing the ball out from the back. Here is all about the new Los Blancos youngster as he is expected to bring his skills to the capital of Spain before the campaign’s second half.
Who is Illia Voloshyn?
Illia Voloshyn is a 17-year-old goalkeeper and new signing for Real Madrid with his height at 2.02m. He was born on January 15, 2007 in Ukraine.
He agreed to a move in the late summer and is joining the club after competing for Rayo Majadahonda’s under-19 team. Relevo reports that Voloshyn, who left his parents behind to escape the conflict in Ukraine, joined Rayo Majadahonda and will begin training in Valdebebas this week.
Against Latvia in May of last year, the highly regarded young player played for Ukraine’s under-16 team, winning 4-0. The young player will join Real Madrid’s C team in hopes of eventually making his way into the first team at the Bernabeu.
Illia Voloshyn’s contract details
The deal is in affect through the summer of 2026. It is also mentioned that Voloshin will sign a longer-term deal with Real Madrid after he turns 18 on January 15, 2025.