Arsenal confirm goalkeeper as first summer signing

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01 Jul 2025
Tolu Shotade 01 Jul 2025
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  • Arsenal sign Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea for £5M.
  • Kepa joins Arsenal on a three-year deal and will wear the number 13.
  • He previously won major titles with Chelsea, including the Champions League.
Kepa
Kepa Arrizabalaga

Arsenal on Tuesday announced the signing of Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea in a £5 million deal.

Kepa, who secured a move to Chelsea in 2018 and spent last season on loan at Bournemouth, joins the Gunners on a three-year deal.

"I'm really, really happy to be here, really excited and looking forward to what is coming," the Spain international said.

"The ambition that is shown in this club, when I talk with Mikel [Arteta] and Inaki [Cana], how much they show me their desire to win... I think we are so close to winning and, hopefully, altogether, we can achieve it."

The 30-year-old made 163 appearances for Chelsea after joining from Athletic Club in a world record deal for a goalkeeper. He won four titles during his time at Stamford Bridge, including the Champions League, Europa League and Club World Cup.

Kepa moves to the Emirates, where he is expected to provide competition for fellow Spaniard David Raya, and will wear the number 13 shirt.