Real Madrid is reportedly worried about goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, and there are indications that he may return to Chelsea once his loan term ends. Despite Chelsea’s £71.6m investment in the Spanish goalkeeper in 2018, his inconsistent performances led to competition with Edouard Mendy for a spot in the starting XI.
Upon Mauricio Pochettino’s arrival as head coach last summer, he hoped Kepa Arrizabalaga would stay at Stamford Bridge, but the goalkeeper chose a one-year loan to Real Madrid after Mendy’s departure to Al-Ahli. Chelsea then secured Robert Sanchez as their new No.1. Despite being brought in as emergency cover for Courtois, Arrizabalaga wasn’t Real Madrid’s initial choice; they initially pursued Bono from Sevilla, who instead joined Al Hilal. AS suggests Arrizabalaga might return to Chelsea at the season’s end due to this loan arrangement.