Pochettino 'plans to keep Arrizabalaga as Chelsea number one'

Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly decided to retain Kepa Arrizabalaga as first-choice goalkeeper.

Since the Argentine was officially announced as Chelsea's new boss, it has become clear that a change between the sticks is a possibility.

Arrizabalaga endured an improved campaign in 2022-23, conceding just 33 goals from his 29 appearances in a Premier League campaign where Chelsea only finished in 12th position.

Nevertheless, it has been widely reported that the £71.6m addition from 2018 could be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge along with Edouard Mendy.

That has led to Chelsea being linked with a number of names from around Europe, including Inter Milan's Andre Onana and AC Milan's Mike Maignan.

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