Arsenal have announced the signing of Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea.. The deal which is for three years is reported to be worth £5milion.. “Spanish international goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has joined the club,” Arsenal announced in a statement on Tuesday.. “The 30-year-old has won major honours for clubs and his country, and is vastly experienced in the Premier League with 140 appearances to his name.. “Kepa arrives from Chelsea, having spent the last two seasons on loan at Real Madrid and Bournemouth, and joins us to reinforce our goalkeeping unit.. “Hailing from the north of Spain, he began his career with Athletic Bilbao, joining their academy aged 10 and progressing to the first team via spells with Basconia and Bilbao Athletic.. “He also spent valuable time on loan with Ponferradina and Real Valladolid before establishing himself with Athletic Club as one of the top goalkeepers in his homeland.. “In August 2018, Kepa became the world’s most expensive goalkeeper when he joined Chelsea, and during his time in west London he was part of the squads that lifted the Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup.. Also Read: Ex-Chelsea Star Urges Arsenal Not To Sign Arrizabalaga. “In 2023/24, he returned to Spain to join Real Madrid on loan and played his part as the club went on to win the Champions League and Spanish Super Cup. Kepa then spent last season with Bournemouth, making 35 appearances in all competitions.. “Having represented Spain at youth level, he made his senior debut in a 5-0 win against Costa Rica in November 2017 and has gone on to make 13 senior appearances for his country, as well as winning the 2023 UEFA Nations League.”. Kepa, who is Arsenal’s first signing this summer, will be second choice to fellow Spaniard David Raya, who joined the Gunners from Brentford.. He joined players like William Gallas, David Luis, Kai Havertz and Jorginho who joined Arsenal directly from Chelsea.
