Real Madrid ‘delighted’ with summer signing, will hand him debut vs Celta Vigo

Real Madrid new signing Kepa Arrizabalaga will, in all likelihood, make his debut for the club this week when they face Celta Vigo in La Liga, reports MARCA.

Los Blancos were forced to dive into the market for a new goalkeeper earlier this month after first-choice custodian Thibaut Courtois ruptured his ACL.

Real Madrid scoured the market for options before narrowing in on Kepa as their preferred choice, with the Spanish international arriving on a season-long loan from Chelsea.

Having arrived just before the game against UD Almeria, Kepa was deprived of his debut last weekened, with Carlo Ancelotti sticking with Andriy Lunin in goal.

And even though the Ukrainian impressed in the game, all signs point towards Kepa now starting against Celta Vigo on Friday night away at the Balaidos.

The report states that Real Madrid have been delighted with whatever they have seen from the 28-year-old new recruit in training so far.

The coaching staff has been impressed by Kepa’s technical abilities as well as physical attributes during his short time at the club.

And, unless there are no unforeseen turnarounds, the Chelsea loanee is all set to make his debut for Real Madrid against Celta Vigo.

An alternate report from Javi Herraez of SER adds that Kepa will be the Merengues’ first-choice goalkeeper in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League moving forward, with Lunin returning to his role as the backup.

Having come close to signing for Real Madrid back in 2018, Kepa is now all set to realise his dream and make his debut for the Spanish capital club.