‘I’m very happy here’: Chelsea loanee now suggests he doesn’t want to come back to Stamford Bridge

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Chelsea loanee Kepa Arrizabalaga has hinted that he does not want to return to Stamford Bridge next summer.

Kepa Arrizabalaga is currently at Real Madrid for the season and recently spoke to El Chiringuito TV about his future.

The goalkeeper joined the Spanish giants in the summer after their first-choice shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois picked up a serious injury.

Kepa has since been replaced by Robert Sanchez between the sticks at Stamford Bridge, and his compatriot has really impressed following his arrival from Brighton & Hove Albion.

One of his saves against Aston Villa in September was nominated for Save of the Month, though it was not enough to prevent Chelsea from succumbing to a 1-0 defeat.

Kepa Arrizabalaga happy at Real Madrid

It does not look like Kepa is thinking about coming back to Stamford Bridge.

When speaking about his future, the 29-year-old said: “I’m very happy here. Who doesn’t want to stay at Real Madrid?”

Should Kepa Arrizabalaga really stay at Real Madrid?

We do not think Chelsea will have a problem with Kepa remaining at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The Blues have replaced him with Sanchez and also bought Djordje Petrovic during the summer after the Spain international’s exit.

They have Gabriel Slonina as well so can afford to let Kepa go for good. However, from his perspective, a permanent move to Carlo Ancelotti’s side may not actually make too much sense.

While he may be happy in the Spanish capital now, that could easily change once Courtois is fit again. The Belgium international is arguably the best goalkeeper in the world and will be expected to be back between the sticks when he returns, which would reduce Kepa to a back-up role.