Arsenal have confirmed that goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has successfully undergone his medical examination at the club's facilities. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the final formalities are now underway, with Arsenal expected to officially announce his signing within the next 24 to 48 hours.
The 30-year-old stopper is set to join the Gunners for a fee of £5 million, a figure representing his release clause, which has already been activated. The move will see Kepa provide experienced depth to Arsenal’s goalkeeping department, stepping in as reliable backup to first-choice keeper David Raya for the upcoming season.
Kepa’s Premier League tenure includes high-profile spells with Chelsea, who signed him in 2018 for a then-world-record goalkeeper fee of approximately £72 million. After struggling to consistently meet those expectations, he has since sought renewal during loan periods at Real Madrid and Bournemouth, both of which showcased his enduring quality and resilience.
Arsenal’s acquisition is being praised as a pragmatic, low-risk reinforcement: a seasoned professional familiar with elite competition, yet content with a supporting role behind Raya. This move underscores the club’s strategic focus on ensuring quality depth across all positions as they gear up for another season of ambition in the Premier League and Europe.
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