By Jabali Media
English Premier League side, Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has signed a one-year contract extension with the Blues, before subsequently joining Bournemouth on loan.
“Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has signed a one-year contract extension and completed a season-long loan move to Premier League side Bournemouth,” the London Club confirmed in a statement on Thursday.
According to AFP, The Spanish international remains the most expensive goalkeeper of all-time after his £71 million ($94 million) move from Athletic Bilbao to Chelsea in 2018.
Despite the huge price tag, he struggled to establish himself as number one at Stamford Bridge, and spent last season on loan at Real Madrid.
He made 20 appearances as the Spanish giants won the Champions League and La Liga titles last season, but lost his place to Andriy Lunin before former Chelsea shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois' return from injury.
Kepa was one of seven senior goalkeepers under contract, among Chelsea's bloated squad of over 40 players.
Romelu Lukaku, Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are some of the other big names that could leave Chelsea before Friday's transfer deadline.
The players were told by head coach, Italian Enzo Maresca that they will not have a part to play this season.