Thibaut Courtois tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during a training session on Thursday, prompting Real Madrid to look for a replacement. Kepa Arrizabalaga was acquired by Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao in the summer of 2018, setting a record transfer cost for a goalkeeper at the time.
Kepa Arrizabalaga, a goalkeeper for Chelsea, has signed a season-long loan agreement with Real Madrid.
The 28-year-old international from Spain, who moved to the Blues from Athletic Bilbao in August 2018 for £71.6 million, has a deal with the Bernabeu through June of 2019.
After Thibaut Courtois sustained an ACL injury during practice on Thursday, which is anticipated to keep him out for the most of the season, Real Madrid began searching for a replacement.
According to a statement on Real Madrid’s official website, “Real Madrid CF and Chelsea FC have agreed on the player Kepa Arrizabalaga’s loan until June 30, 2024.”He has four championships—the Champions League, Club World Cup, European Super Cup, and Europa League—in his five years with Chelsea.
Kepa Arrizabalaga
Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta
SpainThis season he played in total 29 times for 2566 minutes for Premier League.
He made 80 saves and conceded 31 goals. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.
His team is currently 12th in Premier League. In the last match Chelsea drew 1-1 against Liverpool.
Chelsea performance and stats
Chelsea
Chelsea is currently 10th in the Premier League with 1 points.
It has a even goal difference after scoring 1 goals and conceding 1.
Chelsea will play the next match in Premier League against West Ham United on Sunday 20th of August in London.
