Real sign Chelsea goalie Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan

Kepa Arrizabalaga

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has joined Real Madrid on a season-long loan to replace the injured Thibaut Courtois, the two clubs announced on Monday.

"Real Madrid and Chelsea FC have agreed on the loan of player Kepa Arrizabalaga until June 30, 2024," the Spanish club said in a statement.

Courtois, 31, will miss most of the season after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Kepa, 28, had been close to a transfer to Bayern Munich, but will instead return to his native Spain.

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