More FFP headache for Chelsea as £72m FLOP set to return after disappointing loan spell

More FFP headache for Chelsea as £72m FLOP set to return after disappointing loan spell

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 13:00 - 03.04.2024

Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to return to Chelsea as Real Madrid have no plans of keeping him in Spain beyond his loan spell.

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to return to England after a disappointing loan spell with Real Madrid.

The 29-year-old joined Los Blancos last August after refusing a late switch to Bayern Munich.

He has been limited to just 18 appearances this season, with backup goalkeeper Andriy Lunin taking his spot in the first team.

Kepa to return to Chelsea after failed loan move in Spain

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Kepa Arrizabalaga at Real Madrid. (Photo Credit: Real Madrid/X)

According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, the goalkeeper is set to leave Real Madrid back to Chelsea at the end of his loan spell in June.

.Real Madrid want to extend Andriy Lunin’s contract and they keep waiting for Thibaut Courtois who will return to fitness in the summer.

Kepa's return to Stamford Bridge could spell trouble for Chelsea, with the club needing to balance the books due to Financial Fair Play.

The Blues will now have to accept a huge loss to get rid of the shot-stopper.

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