December 10th 2024.
It has been revealed that Kepa Arrizabalaga, the talented goalkeeper for Chelsea, has expressed his thoughts on a potential permanent departure from the club. According to reports, the 30-year-old is currently on loan with AFC Bournemouth for the season, following the Cherries' decision to allow Neto to join Arsenal on a temporary basis.
Chelsea had no issues with letting Kepa go, as their manager Enzo Maresca preferred to have Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen as the team's two goalkeepers. Despite the fact that Kepa was the most expensive goalkeeper in history when he joined Chelsea for £71.6 million in 2018, it seems that he may not have a future with the club. This is evident from the fact that he was also loaned out to Real Madrid last season.
Recent reports from Spain have indicated that Bournemouth is interested in signing Kepa permanently. Since joining the team, Kepa has played 10 games for manager Andoni Iraola, who has helped them climb to an impressive eighth place in the Premier League. However, according to the Spanish outlet Marca, Kepa is not looking for a permanent move to Bournemouth and wishes to return to Chelsea at the end of his loan spell.
Despite this, Iraola is determined to change Kepa's mind and is hoping to secure a permanent deal for the talented goalkeeper. Although it may be difficult for Bournemouth to make this happen, it is not out of the question. In fact, earlier this season when Bournemouth defeated Arsenal 2-0, Kepa spoke highly of Iraola, calling him one of the best managers in the Premier League.
"He's one of the best coaches in the league, and this is the strongest league, which says a lot about him," Kepa had said. "You have a mix of coaches and a mix of styles in the Premier League, but the team is very much in tune with what the coach wants and we are lucky to have a manager like him. I'm very proud to be part of this team and for our people who came to see us play against Arsenal, they can see our spirit and we gave them a beautiful evening."
It has also been reported that Kepa took a 50% wage cut when he joined Bournemouth on loan in August. This shows his commitment to the team and his desire to help them achieve success. However, it remains to be seen if he will have a change of heart and decide to make a permanent move to Bournemouth. Only time will tell what the future holds for Kepa Arrizabalaga and his career with Chelsea.
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