Chelsea will hope to part ways with 30-year-old Spanish international Kepa Arrizabalaga on a permanent deal in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Kepa Arrizabalaga has no future at Chelsea beyond the summer transfer window. The Blues are ready to sanction a permanent sale of the 13-cap Spanish international ahead of the 2025/26 season after his loan spell with Bournemouth ends this term.
Kepa Arrizabalaga and his rollercoaster ride with Chelsea
Kepa Arrizabalaga has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Chelsea from Athletic Club in a record-breaking deal in August 2018. While the Spaniard has been on the West London club’s books for nearly seven years, he has only done well for them in fits and starts. In addition, he has been the subject of controversial moments at Chelsea.
The 30-year-old has not been with Chelsea in the last two seasons, spending the 2023/24 campaign with Real Madrid and has been with Bournemouth this term. Kepa has been excellent thus far in his spell with the Cherries, even though he has kept only six clean sheets in 25 outings across all competitions.
However, a closer look reveals Kepa’s output, with the 13-cap Spanish international conceding only 31 goals. So, the Chelsea loanee has played his part in Bournemouth having aspirations of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League, even though the team’s form has petered off in the last few weeks.
What next?
The summer transfer window will bring uncertainties surrounding Kepa Arrizabalaga. However, Bournemouth will aim to seal a permanent deal to sign him from Chelsea in the summer transfer window, even though they might encounter some roadblocks in the chase.
Widespread reports have not produced much speculation surrounding the 30-year-old Spaniard. So, a permanent move to Bournemouth might be the ideal solution to Kepa’s predicament, with Chelsea ready to cash in on him in the summer transfer window. While the Blues will not recoup anything close to their investment, getting him off their books should be a net positive.
So, it will be interesting to see where Kepa’s career takes him as the West London giants look to cash in on him in the summer transfer window. Bournemouth will hope the Spanish goalkeeper continues his association with them for the long haul.
