Chelsea loanee Kepa Arrizabalaga has made it clear he does not wish to return to the club. From the beginning of his loan to Real Madrid, Kepa expressed his lack of confidence in Chelsea’s project.
Upon being introduced as a Real Madrid player, he stated:
“I sincerely hope Real Madrid will retain me after the season ends.
“Yes, the move to Real Madrid happened quickly. Although Pochettino wanted me to stay and assured me I would play and that he trusted me, I felt a change would be beneficial. I desired a new environment. Thomas Tuchel also contacted me, and we were close to a deal with Munich.
“I sensed it was the right moment for a new experience. I wanted to remain, but I felt the project wasn’t suitable,” he said.
However, Real Madrid is hesitant to make Kepa’s loan move permanent, which could affect Chelsea’s future transfer strategies. With Thibaut Courtois returning from injury and Lunin as a potential second-choice goalkeeper, it is uncertain whether Real Madrid will still need Kepa’s services.
