Como Show Interest in Arsenal Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga
Arsenal might lose their summer signing Kepa Arrizabalaga sooner than expected. According to reports from TEAMtalk, the Spanish goalkeeper has attracted strong interest from Como, the Serie A side managed by former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fàbregas.
Sources claim that Fàbregas, who recently guided Como to an impressive start in Italy’s top flight, is eager to bring Kepa in as his new first-choice goalkeeper during the January transfer window.
Kepa, who joined Arsenal on loan as part of their goalkeeping rotation, has struggled to secure a guaranteed starting spot under Mikel Arteta. With David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale also competing for minutes, the former Chelsea keeper has found limited opportunities to shine in North London.
Fàbregas Wants Experience Between the Posts
Cesc Fàbregas reportedly views Kepa as an ideal fit for his Como project. The Spanish manager is said to admire Kepa’s ball-playing ability and composure under pressure—traits that align perfectly with his possession-based system.
Having played alongside Kepa in Spain’s national setup years ago, Fàbregas understands the 29-year-old’s potential and believes he could provide the leadership and experience needed for Como’s continued rise in Serie A.
“Como are ambitious and Fàbregas wants a goalkeeper with top-level experience. Kepa fits that description perfectly,” a source told TEAMtalk.
Arsenal’s Goalkeeping Situation Still Unsettled
For Arsenal, Kepa’s potential departure would reopen questions about Arteta’s goalkeeping hierarchy. The Gunners have been juggling Ramsdale and Raya, with neither fully cementing their place as the undisputed No.1.
If Como’s interest turns into a formal offer, Arsenal will need to decide whether to let Kepa leave permanently or recall him for depth during a busy second half of the season.
Given Arsenal’s ambitions in the Premier League and Champions League, Arteta might prefer to retain Kepa until the end of the campaign—unless the club receives an attractive proposal from Como.
Kepa’s Future Hangs in the Balance
At 29, Kepa is still in his prime years as a goalkeeper, and a move to Italy could help him rediscover consistency and regular playing time. After stints with Athletic Bilbao, Chelsea, and now Arsenal, the Spanish international could view a Serie A challenge as the next step in his career.
Whether Arsenal decide to part ways with him or not, one thing is clear: Kepa’s future will be one of the key storylines to watch when the January transfer window opens.
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