Is Kepa Arrizabalaga done with Chelsea? Real Madrid star sends strong message to parent club as La Liga loan continues

Posted Wednesday, October 11, 2023 by Goal.com

Kepa Arrizabalaga has made an admission regarding his future at Stamford Bridge while on loan at Real Madrid.

Courtois suffered ACL injury for Madrid
Kepa signed on loan
Kepa wants to extend his stay

WHAT HAPPENED? The 29-year-old has admitted he would like to extend his stay at Los Blancos, instead of returning to Chelsea once his loan deal at Real Madrid expires.

WHAT THEY SAID: “Yes, I’m very happy here," Kepa said while speaking to Juanfe Sanz of El Chiringuito TV. "Who doesn’t want to stay at Real Madrid?”

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Kepa signed for Madrid in a late deal during the summer, following an ACL injury to Belgian shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois which is set to keep him out for the majority of the 2023/24 season.

According to SPORT, the Chelsea keeper could be available for just £21 million ($26m) in the summer. Although, Carlo Ancelotti's side would like to keep the fee below £15m ($18m) if they were to sign Kepa on a permanent deal.

WHAT NEXT FOR KEPA? With Robert Sanchez signed as his replacement at Chelsea and Arsenal shot-stopper Aaron Ramsdale also linked with a move, his future at Chelsea looks all but done.

Is Kepa Arrizabalaga done with Chelsea? Real Madrid star sends strong message to parent club as La Liga loan continues

His current deal at the Blues is set to expire in 2024, meaning Chelsea will likely look to receive a fee for their £69m ($85m) investment next summer, even if it is not to the Bernabeu Stadium.