Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga has been presented as a new Real Madrid goalkeeper on loan but seems he wants to make the move permanent as he trains for the first time.
New Real Madrid goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has started the journey to earning a permanent stay at the club following his move from Chelsea.
Kepa joined Los Blancos on a season-long loan that will see him stay at the club until the summer of 2024.
Real Madrid confirmed the transfer of the Spanish goalkeeper from Chelsea on loan on Monday as reported by Pulse Sports.
Kepa replaces Courtois
The arrival of the 26-year-old was a decision made by Real following a horrible injury to their first choice Thibaut Courtois.
Courtois was ruled out for several months after he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in training ahead of the new season.
The LALIGA giants confirmed the news that the 30-year-old Belgian will undergo surgery to fix the damage to his left knee which will keep him out of action for months.
With Courtois out, Real turned their attention to another Chelsea star, Arrizabalaga, who has since put pen to paper as presented as a new Los Blancos star.
Kepa wants Real stay
During his presentation on Tuesday afternoon, the on-loan Chelsea star hinted that he would love to earn a permanent place at the club.
Kepa seems not interested in a return to Stamford Bridge and has promised to give his all.
“I hope that with my performances, Real Madrid will decide to keep me after the loan,” Kepa said during his presentation, per a Pulse Sports report.
Chelsea loanee starts training
Following his presentation as a new Real Madrid player, the goalkeeper has had his first session with his new teammates.
Real shared a picture of Kepa in training on their social media account as he begins the quest to impress the club and the fans in a bid to end his relationship with Chelsea next summer.
The Blues have already moved on from the former Athletic Bilbao star following the arrival of another Spaniard, Robert Sanchez, from Brighton and Hove Albion.
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