Mauricio Pochettino confirms Chelsea transfer exit ahead of Liverpool clash
Chelsea bossMauricio Pochettino appears to have confirmed the transfer exit of Kepa Arrizabalaga this summer, with the star expected to make a move to Real Madrid in the coming days.
football.london understands that the Spaniard is readying a switch to the Bernabeu, with the Blues open to an exit for the shot-stopper. It comes as the west Londoners added to their goalkeeping ranks with Robert Sanchez from Brighton, joining for a fee worth roughly £20million.
The Spanish international was seen as potential competition for Arrizabalaga when it came to the number one shirt, but he was unopposed in the first match of the season. Sanchez was handed his debut by Pochettino against Liverpool, given a chance to impress his new fans.
However, his compatriot was completely absent from the squad, with youngster Lucas Bergstrom taking the second goalkeeper slot on the bench. The head coach confirmed before the game that the decision was down to Arrizabalaga preparing a move away over the summer window.
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When asked about the move ahead of the game, Pochettino said: «With Kepa it is something that has happened very quick and it is a situation that is correct [reports of move]. He has permission to explore a different situation and we will see what happens with that one over the next 24 to 48 hours.»
When asked further on transfers, the manager added: «Our focus is on this game and the players that are involved today and of course we have big trust in Robert today. He is very new with us but he has the quality to come and play today.»
It remains to be seen whether the Blues will dip into the market to add another goalkeeper to their ranks,
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