Real Madrid confirm Kepa signing as Chelsea goalkeeper pens deal to replace injured Courtois

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FOOTBALL Real Madrid confirm Kepa signing as Chelsea goalkeeper pens deal to replace injured Courtois

Joel Omotto 13:00 - 14.08.2023

The Spanish giants were in the market for a new goalkeeper after injury ruled out Thibaut Courtois for the whole of this season and settled on the Chelsea custodian.

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has completed a season-long loan move to LALIGA side Real Madrid.

Kepa arrived at Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2018 from Athletic Club and established himself as a first-choice during his debut season.

He made 54 appearances during the 2018/19 campaign, which ended with Chelsea lifting the Europa League trophy.

The Spaniard would go on to make a further 109 appearances for the Blues over the next four seasons, and was involved in Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA World Club Cup triumphs.

Last term, Kepa was handed the captaincy for the first time and re-established himself in the Spain squad.

Real Madrid said: “Real Madrid CF and Chelsea FC have agreed on the loan of the player Kepa Arrizabalaga, who is linked to the club this season, until June 30, 2024.”

“In his five seasons at Chelsea he has won 1 Champions League, 1 World Cup, Clubs, 1 European Super Cup and 1 Europa League. This year he has received the award for the best save in the Premier League for the 2022-2023 season.”

“Kepa is an international with the Spanish team, with which he has been proclaimed champion of the 2023 Nations League. With Spain he also won the U19 European Championship in 2012. Tomorrow, Tuesday, August.”

Madrid were forced into the market for a new goalkeeper when Thibaut Courtois suffered a serious knee injury that has ruled him out of the entire 2023-24 campaign.