AFC Bournemouth have enjoyed an impressive season so far under Andoni Iraola’s orders.
The Premier League club are currently sixth in the table, a point behind Manchester City and Newcastle United, who are in fourth and fifth spot respectively.
Bournemouth are in contention to qualify for Europe but Estadio Deportivo state they may be without Kepa Arrizabalaga beyond this season.
The Cherries took the goalkeeper on loan from Chelsea last summer and he has starred for them this season. The Spaniard has kept six clean sheets and conceded 24 goals from 21 games so far.
Iraola’s side don’t have a purchase clause to extend his stay, while earlier claims from the Spanish press have talked about their desire to buy him.
At this point in time, ‘all avenues are open’ for the Spain international.
Estadio explain Bournemouth have ‘decided to fight’ for the 30-year-old but are aware of the ‘difficulty’ to retain him. That’s because ‘there is a lot of competition’ and the report adds Kepa staying at Stamford Bridge next season isn’t ruled out.
Kepa’s contract with the Blues lasts until 2026 and they have to make a decision on his future in the summer.
Bournemouth haven’t given up but assume it’s going to be ‘complex’ to have the stopper at the club next season.
