Kepa Arrizabalaga Archives

15 Aug

Kepa Hopes “Legendary” Real Madrid Will Keep Him After Loan From Chelsea

Wontumi1SportsKepa Arrizabalaga, Real Madrid Chelsea

Kepa Arrizabalaga has set sights on a permanent stay at Real Madrid after completing his loan move from Chelsea on Tuesday, August 15. The Spain international joins Madrid on a short-term deal until the end of the 2023/24 season from Premier League side Chelsea. Los Blancos opted for the loan signing of the shot-stopper following the Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury to Thibaut Courtois prior to the start of the new season, suffering the setback in training. However, Kepa says he would want to stay beyond just the loan period. “Do I want Madrid to keep me? Hopefully. Today is the…

13 Apr

Kepa Arrizabalaga Admits Player & Manager Turnaround Is ‘Costing’ Chelsea

Wontumi2SportsCHELSEA, Kepa Arrizabalaga

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has admitted that the large turnaround in both players and coaching staff is having a negative impact on the team this season. Current boss Frank Lampard is the fourth, temporary or otherwise, to take charge of the team in a season in which Chelsea have spent a record on transfers to sign a huge number of new players. The turmoil behind the scenes has taken its toll on the pitch as Chelsea have fallen to 11th in the Premier League, and their slim hopes of Champions League glory are already in tatters after a 2-0 defeat…

25 Feb

Mendy Ready To ‘Fight’ Kepa & Caballero For Chelsea No.1 Spot

Wontumi2SportsCHELSEA, Edoaurd Mendy, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Willy Caballero

The Senegal international goalkeeper has been the go-to option at Stamford Bridge this season, but he faces proven competition for his place Edoaurd Mendy has vowed to “fight” Kepa Arrizabalaga and Willy Caballero at Chelsea, with the Senegal international taking nothing for granted when it comes to the Blues’ starting goalkeeper post. A shot-stopper snapped up by Frank Lampard during the summer of 2020 has been a go-to option between the sticks at Stamford Bridge this season, with Thomas Tuchel keeping him as No.1 since inheriting the managerial reins in west London. Kepa, a £71 million ($100m) asset, has seen…

22 Dec

‘Loaning Out £71m Flop Kepa Will Be A Struggle’ – Chelsea Goalkeeper Is A ‘Tough Sell’, Admits Green

Wontumi2SportsCHELSEA, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Robert Green

The former Blues custodian concedes that, with many clubs tightening their belts, finding a taker for the Spaniard will be tricky in January Kepa Arrizabalaga has become a “tough sell” for Chelsea, admits Robert Green, with error-strewn performances from a £71 million ($95m) goalkeeper meaning that the Blues may find it difficult to find any takers in January. Frank Lampard is expected to seek out suitors for a Spain international when the transfer window re-opens. Kepa has slipped down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge, with Edouard Mendy drafted in over the summer to take his place between the sticks.