Arsenal compete signing Chelsea goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga

627

Arsenal activated Arrizabalaga’s lowly £5million release clause, to bring him in as back up to David Raya.

By Kehinde Okeowo

English Premier League (EPL) club, Arsenal on Wednesday completed the signing of Chelsea goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga.

The shocking development was confirmed on X by Italian football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano. 

According to him, the Gunners activated Arrizabalaga’s lowly £5million release clause, to bring him in as back up to David Raya.

He went on to say the former Blue goalkeeper is the second Spaniard to move to the Emirates this summer after Martin Zubimendi.

ALSO READ: AFN shocked, apologizes to Nigerians over move by Nigeria’s top athlete, Ofili to switch nationality forTurkey

Super Falcons head to Morocco for WAFCON after holding Portugal to 0-0 draw

Griezmann blames referees for Atletico’s exit from Club World Cup

Kepa spent the whole of last season on loan at Bournemouth, but was always expected to leave Stamford Bridge on a permanent basis

Speaking via his verified social media handle, Fabrizio Romano, tweeted: “Kepa to Arsenal, here we go!

“Deal done for the Spanish goalkeeper to join #AFC as new backup for David Raya.

“Arsenal activate £5m clause from Chelsea and all documents are now sealed.

“One more addition for Arteta after Martin Zubimendi.”