Real Madrid is on the cusp of securing a deal to bring in Kepa Arrizabalaga, the 28-year-old goalkeeper from Chelsea, as a reinforcement following Thibaut Courtois’ injury setback.
The unfortunate ACL injury to Thibaut Courtois has prompted Real Madrid’s pursuit of a new shot-stopper, and Kepa appears to be among the prime contenders.
Kepa won’t be involved in Chelsea game tomorrow as he’s planning to travel to Madrid soon — waiting for confirmation from Real Madrid ⚪️🛩️ #RealMadrid
The verbal agreement is done, loan until June 2024 — here we go, confirmed. pic.twitter.com/JqzCpnZ9oz
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 12, 2023
Despite recent links to other goalkeepers, including Yassine Bounou, Real Madrid’s focus has shifted towards finalizing the Kepa deal, marking a potential return to the Spanish capital after a previously failed transfer attempt.
Kepa, a prominent figure at Stamford Bridge, is poised to make the switch to the Spanish capital this summer, according to insider Florian Plettenberg.
Having emerged from Athletic Club’s ranks, Kepa Arrizabalaga joined Chelsea in 2018 for a record-breaking fee of around €80 million, becoming the world’s most expensive goalkeeper at the time.
While initially a regular starter, Kepa later yielded his position to Edouard Mendy, and both keepers struggled in the last season, prompting Chelsea’s decision to take action.
With Mendy already departing for the Saudi Pro League and Kepa seeking a fresh start, Chelsea has secured the services of Robert Sanchez, potentially assuming the role of their primary goalkeeper.
While Bayern Munich expressed interest in Kepa, the Spanish player’s inclination lies with Real Madrid. Rejecting Bayern’s overtures, Kepa aspires to join the Spanish giants, per Florian Plettenberg.
