Real Madrid will have to shell out €25 million to sign Chelsea star permanently – report

Following the injury to Thibaut Courtois just days before the start of the 2023/24 season, Real Madrid were forced to make an emergency signing to reinforce their goalkeeping department.

In came, Kepa Arrizabalaga, snubbing a chance to join Bayern Munich, in favour of Real Madrid. The 28-year-old has joined the Merengues on a season-long loan from Chelsea, with no purchase option included.

Since arriving, Kepa has played only a couple of matches, but appears to have settled in quite well at the club, with his new teammates and coaches.

€25 million for permanent transfer

Real Madrid had other options on their radar, but opted to sign Kepa due to his availability on loan and the player’s willingness.

And with Andriy Lunin expected to move on next summer, when his contract expires, the Merengues would need a new deputy for Courtois, potentially opening the door for a permanent transfer for Kepa.

And, SPORT is reporting that Real Madrid already know how much they would need to pay if the wish to sign Kepa permanently from Chelsea.

The Blues price the Spanish international, who was signed for a world-record fee for a goalkeeper back in 2018, at €25 million.

But, the report adds that Real Madrid will not look to spend more than €18 million on Kepa, his current market value, if they do decide to pursue his signing.

Kepa open to permanent move

Meanwhile, Kepa has already admitted that he would be very much open to making his transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid permanent, despite the competition he would face from Courtois.

“I just arrived, I’ve been here for two weeks. I would be delighted to stay. There are many things to see and there is a lot of time left, but I’m always willing to fight, to improve,” he had said earlier this month.

Kepa will be entering the final year of his contract at Chelsea next summer and as such, the possibility of Real Madrid exploring a bargain deal exists.