Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is all set to join Bournemouth on loan for the remainder of the 2024/25 season.
According to an update by reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, 29-year-old Chelsea outcast Kepa Arrizabalaga is now close to sealing a late move to fellow Premier League club Bournemouth.
The Spanish international goalkeeper does not have a future at Chelsea, and he needed to leave the West London club to play regularly. He was on loan at Real Madrid last season. The 29-year-old has not been able to live up to the expectations since the big-money move to Stamford Bridge.
He is no longer a part of their project, and the goalkeeper will hope to secure a permanent exit from Chelsea soon. It will be interesting to see if the 29-year-old can impress performances at Bournemouth this season.
If he manages to do well in the Premier League with the Cherries, he might be able to secure a quality move in the near future, with Real Madrid considering a 2025 move. There is no doubt that he is good enough to play for the top clubs, and he will want to join a club capable of pushing for trophies regularly.
Kepa could be a quality addition for Bournemouth
The Cherries needed to add more quality and depth in the goalkeeping department, and signing the 29-year-old on loan is a superb bit of business for them. Bournemouth will be able to improve their squad without major investment, and they will be able to bring in a quality player as well.
Even though he has not been able to make his mark at Chelsea, Kepa is a quality goalkeeper on his day, and he could make a huge difference for Bournemouth this season. Chelsea will certainly hope that the 29-year-old can impress on loan so that they can sell him permanently for a substantial amount of money in it summer.
Kepa should look to sort out his long term future so that he can focus on his football once again. He is at the peak of his powers, and he could be a key player for most clubs. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. The Cherries will certainly hope that he can establish himself as one of the best keepers in the league this season.
