Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is currently on loan at Real Madrid, who have been offered the chance to sign him this summer.
Kepa Arrizabalaga has been linked with a permanent move to Real Madrid heading into the summer transfer window. And a report from Defensa Central has claimed that Chelsea have offered Real Madrid the chance to sign the 29-year-old for a fee of just €15 million.
Kepa Arrizabalaga Facing an Uncertain Future at Chelsea
The 29-year-old goalkeeper does not have a future at Chelsea. So, it is no surprise that they are willing to get rid of him for a knockdown price. It will be interesting to see if Real Madrid take up the opportunity to permanently sign him. Recent reports have suggested that is not the case.
The Spanish giants signed the goalkeeper after Thibaut Courtois suffered a long-term knee injury. But the Belgian international is set to return to the starting lineup soon. Kepa will no longer be the first-choice goalkeeper at the club, although he has anyway shared game time with Andriy Lunin.
The Spanish international will want to play regularly at this stage of his career, and joining Real Madrid permanently might not be ideal for him. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. As for Real Madrid, signing the player for €15 million might not be a bad deal. He is a quality backup goalkeeper to have, and the reported asking price is quite nominal.
Chelsea paid world record fee for a goalkeeper at the time. But the Spaniard failed to live up to the expectations since moving to the Premier League. The Blues have now decided to cut their losses on him.
Chelsea Ready to Sell Kepa
The Blues signed Robert Sanchez in the summer, but the Spaniard has not exactly been outstanding at his new club. There have been rumours that Chelsea could move for another goalkeeper at the end of the season. It will be interesting to see who they end up signing.
Meanwhile, Kepa has had ample game time at Real Madrid this season, and he will be hoping to play regularly next season as well. It will be interesting to see if the player is willing to join Real Madrid permanently especially without the guarantee of regular football.
