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Real Madrid confirms loan deal for Chelsea keeper Kepa

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New Real Madrid goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.[Twitter, RMadridFrance]

Real Madrid has confirmed that Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has joined the club on a season-long loan after undergoing a medical check.

The 28-year-old Spain international has been signed to provide cover for Thibaut Courtois, who is likely to miss the entire season after breaking the anterior cruciate ligament in his left leg, leaving the club with just Andriy Lunin as the first-team keeper, with the support of younger players from the Real Madrid B-team.

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