Arsenal has signed goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea as a back-up for David Raya. Kepa, who spent the last two seasons on loan at Real Madrid and Bournemouth, has a three-year contract with a release clause. He had nine clean sheets in 35 games at Bournemouth, contributing to the team’s solid defensive record. Kepa expressed excitement about joining Arsenal and emphasized the club's ambition. Mikel Arteta highlighted Kepa's experience and work ethic, expressing confidence in his fit for the team.
Kepa kept nine clean sheets in 35 games during his year on loan at Bournemouth, with the club having the Premier League's sixth-best defensive record in 2024-25.
The ambition that is shown in this club, when I talk with Mikel [Arteta] and Inaki [Cana], how much they show me their desire to win... I think we are so close to winning.
We are really happy to have Kepa joining us. He is a player we know, having come up against him many times in recent seasons.
He brings a wealth of experience, which his teammates will benefit from, and he has a real hunger to win.
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