Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has signed a one-year extension with the club before moving on loan to Bournemouth.
The 29-year-old was on loan at Real Madrid last season, where he won LaLiga and the Champions League.
He was signed by the Blues in 2018, making 163 appearances so far across five seasons.,
Kepa was part of the squad that won the Champions League in 2021 and has also lifted the Europa League and Super Cup with the Premier League giants.
Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake was delighted to bring the experienced stopper to the South Coast.
Speaking to the club, he said: “We are delighted to bring a player of Kepa’s calibre to AFC Bournemouth.
We’re delighted to sign @kepa_46 on a season-long loan 🍒
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) August 29, 2024
“We were aware of his availability and were keen to take the opportunity to bring him to the club on loan.
“We believe he will be an exciting addition to our talented goalkeeping department.”
Kepa emerged through the ranks at Athletic Bilbao before impressing in the first team.
He will bring both experience and quality to the Cherries as a 13-time Spanish international.
Kepa could be in line to make his first appearance for Bournemouth when they travel to Everton in the Premier League this weekend.
