Kepa 'an exciting opportunity we were keen to take'

Kepa Arrizabalaga will be an "exciting addition" to Bournemouth's goalkeeping department, says chief executive Neill Blake.

The 29-year-old has joined on a season-long loan from Chelsea and played 20 times for Real Madrid on loan last season.

The Spanish keeper cost Chelsea £71.6m in 2018.

Speaking to the club's official website, Blake said: “We are delighted to bring a player of Kepa’s calibre to AFC Bournemouth.

“We were aware of his availability and were keen to take the opportunity to bring him to the club on loan.

“We believe he will be an exciting addition to our talented goalkeeping department.”