Bournemouth is closing in on a loan deal for Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea, marking a significant move in the transfer market. The loan deal is set to last until June 2025, with Kepa’s Chelsea contract extended until 2026. If finalized, Kepa will undergo medical tests to complete the transfer.
- Bournemouth is nearing a loan deal for Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea.
- The loan will last until June 2025, with Kepa’s Chelsea contract extended until 2026.
- Kepa will undergo medical tests if the deal is finalized.
Kepa Arrizabalaga
Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta, born on October 3, 1994, in Ondarroa, Spain, is a professional goalkeeper currently playing for Chelsea FC. Standing at 1.88 meters, Kepa has had a notable career, including a record-breaking transfer to Chelsea in 2018. His potential loan move to Bournemouth is seen as a strategic decision to provide him with more playing time and experience.
🚨🍒 Understand Bournemouth are closing in on deal to sign Kepa from Chelsea!
Still key details to sort but loan deal until June 2025 (extending his contract at #CFC until 2026) now close after late night talks.
If all good later today, Kepa will travel for medical tests. https://t.co/0sBKDdJ14v
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 07, 2023
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta
- Date of Birth: October 3, 1994
- Place of Birth: Ondarroa, Spain
- Height: 1.88 m
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Current Club: Chelsea FC
- Contract Expiry: June 30, 2025
- Market Value: €12.00 million (as of June 7, 2024)
- National Team: Spain (13 caps)
Career Statistics
- Youth Clubs: Athletic Bilbao (2004–2012)
- Senior Career:
- Athletic Bilbao B: 50 appearances
- Ponferradina (loan): 20 appearances
- Real Valladolid (loan): 39 appearances
- Athletic Bilbao: 54 appearances
- Chelsea: 109 appearances (as of August 2024)
Transfer History
- From Athletic Bilbao to Chelsea:
- Date: August 8, 2018
- Transfer Fee: £71.6 million (€80 million)
- Context: This transfer set a world record for the highest fee ever paid for a goalkeeper at the time.
Notable Achievements
- UEFA Europa League Winner: 2018-2019 with Chelsea
- UEFA Super Cup Winner: 2021 with Chelsea
- FIFA Club World Cup Winner: 2021 with Chelsea
Bournemouth’s Current Situation and Transfer Activities
Bournemouth has been active in the transfer market, aiming to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. The potential loan signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea is a significant move, as it would bring an experienced goalkeeper to the team. This move aligns with Bournemouth’s strategy to bolster their defense and improve their overall squad depth.
Recent Transfer Activities
- Key Signings:
- Justin Kluivert: Signed from AS Roma
- Hamed Traorè: Signed from Sassuolo
- Romain Faivre: Signed from Lyon
For more detailed player statistics and transfer history, check Kepa Arrizabalaga’s profile on Transfermarkt.
