Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is poised to make a loan move from Chelsea to Real Madrid. The deal, which has been verbally agreed upon between the two clubs, does not include an obligation or provision for a permanent transfer, indicating a temporary arrangement for Kepa at Real Madrid.
Reports suggest that the decision to join Real Madrid came after Kepa engaged in talks with Bayern Munich over the past few days. However, the opportunity to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world prompted Kepa to quickly accept the offer from Real Madrid.
Having already bid farewell to Chelsea, Kepa seems ready to embark on this new chapter of his career. While the details of the loan arrangement are yet to be fully disclosed, this move adds a layer of intrigue to the upcoming football season, as Kepa joins Real Madrid’s ranks in a deal that has surprised many in the football community.
Kepa to Real Madrid, here we go! Loan deal verbally agreed between Real and Chelsea, no obligation/permanent move for Spanish GK 🚨⚪️ #RealMadrid
Kepa immediately said yes to Real after talks with Bayern over the last 3/4 days.
He already said goodbye, ready to travel. pic.twitter.com/i6y7mk8nma
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 12, 2023