- Kepa joined Madrid on loan
- Chelsea signed Robert Sanchez this summer
- 28 y/o wants permanent move
WHAT HAPPENED? An injury to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois resulted in the 28-year-old making the switch to the Bernabeu earlier this week. And now the Spaniard is aiming on making his stay a permanent one.
WHAT THEY SAID: Speaking at his official unveiling, Kepa stated: “I hope that with my performances Real Madrid will decide to keep me after the loan. This club is legendary.''
THE BIGGER PICTURE: No stranger to La Liga, Kepa will hope to cement his place at Madrid this season, with Carlo Ancelotti's hoping to wrestle the title back from Barcelona this season.
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WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID? Los Blancos beat Athletic Club 2-0 in their opening contest of the season, and travel to Almeria on Saturday in their second outing of the 2023/24 campaign.