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Kepa remains the world's most expensive goalkeeper Arsenal are set to complete the signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga this week. The 30-year-old has a £5m release clause after adding an extra year to his contract last summer before a successful loan spell at Bournemouth. The former Spain international will soon join Arsenal to compete with compatriot David Raya for the starting spot. Arsenal needed a new number two goalkeeper after opting against signing Neto, who spent last season on loan at Emirates Stadium from Bournemouth, on a permanent basis. Kepa remains the world's most expensive goalkeeper since joining Chelsea in 2018 for £72m from boyhood club Athletic Bilbao. He played 163 times for Chelsea, winning four major honours during a mixed seven-year spell at Stamford Bridge. He also spent a season on loan at Real Madrid and won La Liga and the Champions League during the 2023-24 season. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser 'Duckett would've infuriated me as a bowler - he's one of world's best' Gout, 17, sets Australian record at Golden Spike India won't change plan to rest Bumrah - Gambhir Heartbreaking, heartwarming cult classic with Rob Brydon The doctor who rebuilt the faces of World War One soldiers The all-star cast of The Celebrity Traitors revealed Decoding politics with Marina Hyde and Armando Iannucci 'Duckett would've infuriated me as a bowler - he's one of world's best' England chase 371 to seal brilliant win against India in first Test Video England chase 371 to seal brilliant win against India in first Test Scoring machine or freak season? What Mbeumo could bring to Man Utd 'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars. Video'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Who is the most iconic British & Irish Lion of all time? Which drivers are in danger of losing their seat for 2026? How Draper became a genuine Wimbledon contender Fleetwood's stumble gives US Bradley-sized Ryder Cup headache Which young players could light up Euro 2025? How Earps gives 'big sister' energy to Toone & Russo. Video How Earps gives 'big sister' energy to Toone & Russo What do you remember about the 2013 Lions tour? Why Alcaraz is 'red-hot favourite' for third Wimbledon title Have the Club World Cup's innovations been good or bad? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.