Kepa Arrizabalaga has made a surprise admission about his future at Chelsea after he finalised his loan move to Real Madrid this week.
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The Spanish goalkeeper made the switch to the Santiago Bernabeu earlier this week after Los Blancos confirmed that first-choice shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois would be out of action for a considerable amount of time due to an an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
The Belgian is expected to miss the majority of the 2023/24 campaign as a result, but Arrizabalaga has now arrived in the Spanish capital hoping to stake a claim for the No. 1 jersey not just temporarily, but seemingly for a long time given the comments he made at his opening press conference as a Madridista.
"Hello, and thanks to everyone who has made today possible," the 28-year-old said, as per the Metro.
"Today is one of the most important and special days in my sporting career. I am very proud to form part of Real Madrid, and I take on this new challenge with great enthusiasm, and I'll bring hard work, commitment and effort.
"I hope that we can win many titles, and increase Real Madrid's trophy haul even more. Thank you all very much and Hala Madrid!"
When asked if he wanted to make his loan deal permanent at the end of the season, the 13-cap Spain international added: "I hope so. Today is day one and I'm here on loan, but we'll have time and we'll see.
"I hope that, with my effort and performances, this can happen.
"When I had the offer from Real Madrid, it was all clear for me.
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"It's true that I had other offers from big clubs, but the decision was quite quick and easy once this option came about."
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