Kepa Arrizabalaga is in final loan talks with Bournemouth. The move could see him gain regular first-team football. Kepa’s Chelsea contract runs until June 2025.
- Kepa Arrizabalaga is negotiating a loan move to Bournemouth.
- The move aims to provide him with regular first-team football.
- Kepa’s contract with Chelsea is valid until June 2025.
Player Profile: Kepa Arrizabalaga
Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta, born on October 3, 1994, in Ondarroa, Spain, is a professional goalkeeper. Standing at 189 cm and weighing 87 kg, Kepa currently plays for Chelsea FC and represents the Spanish national team. His weekly wages are £150,000, with his contract set to expire in June 2025.
Career Statistics
Kepa has made a total of 235 appearances across all competitions, achieving 70 clean sheets. His goals against average (GA90) stands at 1.16, with a save percentage of 70.5%. He has saved 1 penalty, made 45 sweeper clearances, 49 high claims, 36 punches, 528 throw outs, and 703 goal kicks.
Previous Transfers and Fees
Kepa moved from Athletic Bilbao to Chelsea in 2018 for a transfer fee of £71.6 million. He spent the 2023-2024 season on loan at Real Madrid.
Recent Performance (2023-2024 Season)
During the 2023-2024 season, Kepa made 14 appearances in La Liga and 4 in the Champions League. He conceded 9 goals in La Liga and 5 in the Champions League, with a save percentage of 76.3% in La Liga and 73.3% in the Champions League. He also kept 7 clean sheets in La Liga.
Notable Achievements
Kepa was part of the Real Madrid squad that won the La Liga and Champions League titles in the 2023-2024 season.
Context of the Transfer
Kepa Arrizabalaga’s potential loan move to Bournemouth from Chelsea is gaining traction as final talks are set for Tuesday, according to Fabrizio Romano’s tweet. Kepa, who has experienced a fluctuating tenure at Chelsea, spent the last season on loan at Real Madrid, where he contributed significantly to their La Liga and Champions League successes. Securing regular first-team football at Bournemouth could be vital for Kepa’s career revival and his standing in the Spanish national team.
🚨🍒 Final round of talks on Tuesday for Kepa’s loan move to Bournemouth from Chelsea.
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
July 22, 2023
