Real Madrid will unlikely fork out €25 million to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Kepa Arrizabalaga faces an uncertain future at the club level. Chelsea will demand €25 million to part ways with the 30-year-old in the summer transfer window. But Real Madrid will unlikely meet the Blues’ valuation, as they consider it a prohibitive asking price.
The Kepa Arrizabalaga Story
Kepa Arrizabalaga has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Chelsea from Athletic Club in August 2018. The Blues had forked out a whopping €80 million, his release clause, to secure his services. But the investment has not been worth it as the Spaniard has blown hot and cold at Stamford Bridge.
The 30-year-old has enjoyed some excellent campaigns with Chelsea. But he has also been a peripheral figure in a few seasons. Meanwhile, Kepa is spending 2023/24 at Real Madrid after Los Blancos secured his services on a season-long loan deal after Thibaut Courtois injured his knee before the term began.
He has been in and out of the starting lineup since joining Real Madrid on loan from Chelsea. Kepa Arrizabalaga has turned out 18 times thus far for Los Blancos, conceding 18 goals and keeping seven clean sheets. But as we approach the final months of the 2023/24 season, his future is uncertain.
What Does the Future Have in Store for Kepa Arrizabalaga?
Chelsea will be happy to part ways with the Spanish international if suitors pay the required price. Meanwhile, Kepa is reportedly open to lowering his wages to complete a permanent move to Real Madrid. But the potential transfer fee is a stumbling block for suitors, including Real Madrid.
The report by SPORT has claimed that Chelsea will demand €25 million to part ways with Kepa Arrizabalaga in the summer transfer window. That valuation is an issue for Real Madrid, who will unlikely pay the price to secure his services.
Recent reports have claimed that Real Madrid might not complete a permanent move for Kepa. That seems likely, even if Andriy Lunin embarks on a new adventure in the summer transfer window. So, it will be interesting to see what the future has in store for the 30-year-old Spaniard.
