Chelsea told to let goalkeeper leave

This is according to former Leeds United striker, Noel Whelan who said the Blues need to Kepa Arrizabalaga to leave this summer because he is wasting, sitting on the bench.

He believes it is time for the Blues to let him leave so as not to lose the value they paid to sign him in 2018.

Recall that the Blues signed Kepa from Athletic Bilbao for a staggering €80 million, making him the most expensive goalkeeper in history.

He has, however, struggled for game time at Chelsea, especially after the arrival of Edouard Mendy, who is currently Chelsea’s no. 1 goalkeeper.

“Players with his sort of stature and price tag cannot be number two,” Whelan told Football Insider.

“He won’t be happy with his place as a second fiddle at Chelsea right now. He will want to feel like a number one again – and hopefully, the club will let him have that opportunity.

“I don’t think the club will stand in his way. Someone of his age and quality is wasted sitting on the bench.”

Kepa has been linked with moves to Lazio this summer and Whelan thinks it is time for Chelsea to let him leave.

“If he is not going to be number one, Chelsea may as well try and capitalize on his value going up if he has a good season away at Napoli,” Whelan added.