Chelsea 
Athletic 
- 4 March
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CONFIRMED: Kepa Arrizabalaga signs for Arsenal.
Arsenal beats Athletic to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga. Chelsea accepts their €5.8M offer for the goalkeeper, ending the rumour of Kepa Arrizabalaga moving to Athletic.
CONFIRMED: Kepa Arrizabalaga signs for Arsenal
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(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Kepa Arrizabalaga's transfer to Athletic, as reports suggest a 78% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Athletic has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Kepa Arrizabalaga.
- Athletic has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Kepa Arrizabalaga (31).
- Kepa Arrizabalaga is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Athletic squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Unai Simón, Álex Padilla)
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Unai Simón, Álex Padilla)
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More potential than previously attracted players
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Key player as direct competitor (Unai Simón, Álex Padilla)
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Some better competitors for position (Unai Simón, Álex Padilla)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Unai Simón, Álex Padilla)
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More expensive than previously attracted players
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Better than previously attracted players
Alternatives of Athletic
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
70.7
70.7
|
Rui Silva |
 Sporting
|
€5.1M |
|
70.6
72.9
|
Agustín Rossi |
 Flamengo
|
€7.4M |
|
70.4
70.4
|
Sergio Herrera |
 Osasuna
|
€2.4M |
|
70.1
70.1
|
Robin Zentner |
 Mainz 05
|
€2.6M |
|
70.1
70.4
|
Alexander Nübel |
 Stuttgart
|
€12.9M |
|
70.0
70.0
|
Luis Malagón |
 America
|
€6.8M |
|
70.0
70.2
|
Arijanet Murić |
 Sassuolo
|
€9.1M |
|
70.0
71.9
|
Guglielmo Vicario |
 Tottenham
|
€33.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Jackson | 02-03-2026 | Report | |
| Liam Delap | 23-02-2026 | Report | |
| Benoît Badiashile | 09-02-2026 | Report | |
| Ato Ampah | 02-02-2026 | Report | |
| Tyrique George | 05-11-2025 | Report | |
| Moisés Caicedo | 01-10-2025 | Report | |
| Malo Gusto | 14-07-2025 | Report | |
| Noni Madueke | 20-06-2025 | Report |
Kepa Arrizabalaga
GK
Skill: 67.4
Pot: 67.4
Team
Arsenal
Arsenal
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€7M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€5.9M – €8M
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Who is Kepa Arrizabalaga?
Kepa Arrizabalaga (ESP) is a a ball playing keeper and currently plays for Arsenal. Kepa Arrizabalaga is 31 years old (1994/10/03) and he is 188cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 1. Kepa Arrizabalaga has also been used as a sweeper keeper.
Kepa Arrizabalaga's current transfer value is between €5.9M and €8M. His last transfer was from Chelsea to Arsenal in 2025. Arsenal paid Chelsea €5.8M for Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Kepa Arrizabalaga latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
