Kepa Arrizabalaga may still have a future in Chelsea, after the club actively sparked a clause in the Bournemouth loan deal, according to a report in Spain.
The Spanish shot, who remains the most expensive goalkeeper in football history, has not played Chelsea From Frank Lampard’s intermediate spell in 2023. After a season on the loan to Real Madrid, who saw him losing the starting point to back up Andriy Lunin, Kepa joined Bournemouth in another temporary agreement In August.
Reported at that time when Kepa Signed a one -year extension In the Chelsea contract before moving to the south coast, holding him in the western London uniform until June 2026.
However, MARK They claim that Blues had to activate an option in the deal before January 31 to confirm this extension. Chelsea duly activated this clause, thus preventing Arrizabalaga from becoming a free agent in the summer.
This decision may have been a cynical blow to ensure that they would receive some compensation for £ 72 million. However, there is also a strong proposal that the form of Arrizabalaga – and the rejection of Stark by the current number one of Chelsea, Robert Sanchez – can open a point among stamford bridge.
After another error appearance in Manchester City defeat earlier this year, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca showed the first public signs of booking over Sanchez’s performances. The Spaniard then fell for a win over West Ham United last week.
No Premier League The player has made more errors directly leading to a target of the five. Kepa has only committed one. The refreshing Spaniard also has the best saving rate in the whole section and has given 21 goals to 17 appearances for Bournemouth – three fewer than expected on the basis of the quality and quantity of the shots they face.
Chelsea was is associated with a delayed movement For Borussia Dortmund Gregor Kobel goalkeeper in the winter window, but was eventually stuck with Sanchez and Understudy Filip Jorgensen.
Blues will also be able to count on 19 -year -old Belgian Mike Courteeris, when the £ 17m carrier passes in June, but there is every chance that Kepa could be back at Stamford Bridge next season as well.
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2025-02-10 16:30:00
