Tag: Kepa
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Kepa reaction ‘absolutely magnificent’ after Mendy signing – Cech
Chelsea legend Petr Cech believes the response of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to the signing of Edouard Mendy has been fantastic. Mendy has come in from Rennes, taken the no.1 shirt, and been in fine form. But Kepa has kept his head down and worked hard to show he can still be a regular starter for…
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Kepa gets second chance as Mendy suffers thigh injury
Chelsea FC goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, sustained a right thigh injury during a training session with Senegal this week, the Premier League club said on Friday. Mendy, who joined Chelsea for a reported 22 million pounds ($28.47 million) from French club Stade Rennes in September, has returned to London and will undergo further tests. Senegal are…
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Kepa speaks out on his future with Chelsea
Chelsea goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga has finally decided to stay at Stamford Bridge to fight his place at the Blues. Kepa expressed confidence that he would still turn the situation around despite Chelsea signing Edouard Mendy this summer from Rennes. The 26-year-old, who cost Chelsea £72m when he joined the West London club from Athletic Bilbao…
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EPL: Lampard defends Kepa despite Mendy arrival
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has defended underfire Kepa Arrizabalaga today. Arrizabalaga, 25, has drawn widespread criticism in recent weeks after making costly mistakes in the Blues’ opening two Premier League fixtures against Brighton and Liverpool. As a result, Lampard dropped him to the bench in Saturdays’ 3-3 draw away at West Brom, instead opting for…
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Chelsea agree deal with Senegal goalkeeper to replace Kepa
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Rennes to sign goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. The Senegalese international, 28, is wanted by manager Frank Lampard to increase competition with club record £71m signing Kepa Arrizabalaga. Kepa was at fault for Liverpool’s second goal in the 2-0 Premier League defeat on Sunday, which was described as “a clear mistake”…
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Transfer: Chelsea put Kepa up for sale
Chelsea are inviting offers for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Daily Mail says Chelsea will listen to offers for unsettled Kepa Arrizabalaga with Frank Lampard set to recommend the club swoop for a new goalkeeper. But it is understood the Blues are unwilling to accept any deals under £50million if they are to sell Kepa permanently…
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Lampard speaks on goalkeeper to start against Man Utd
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, says he has already decided who to start between goalkeepers, Arrizabalaga and Willy Caballero when his side take on Manchester United in the Premier League on Monday. Lampard opted to start Caballero ahead of Kepa in Chelsea’s last Premier League 2-2 draw against Leicester City. Speaking at his pre-match press conference…
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BREAKING: Chelsea sign goalkeeper Arrizabalaga in world record deal
Chelsea have completed the signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Bilbao for £71m – a world record for a goalkeeper. Kepa, 23, arrives at Stamford Bridge after a release clause in his contract was met, with the deal surpassing Alisson’s £66.8m move to Liverpool. He has signed a seven-year deal at the club and replaces…
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Goalkeeper pays £71m release clause ahead of world record fee to Chelsea
Chelsea target Kepa Arrizabalaga has paid his release clause of £71m to La Liga, which allows him to leave Athletic Bilbao and clears the way for a transfer to the Premier League. The deal would be a world record for a goalkeeper, surpassing the £66.8m Liverpool paid for Alisson in July. Spaniard Kepa, 23, is…