Enzo Maresca is looking to trim his bloated Chelsea squad before the transfer deadline (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has signed a new contract on reduced terms ahead of completing his loan move to Bournemouth.

The Spain international became the club’s record signing in the summer of 2018 when he joined following a £72 million transfer from Athletic Bilbao.

Kepa, however, struggled to hold down his place as the club’s No.1 under a succession of different managers.

The 29-year-old spent last season on loan at Real Madrid following an injury to Thibaut Courtois, but lost his place to Andriy Lunin following several high-profile errors.

Kepa returned to Stamford Bridge this summer but had been keen to leave in search of regular first team football.
His departure had been complicated by his huge salary but, according to Fabrizio Romano, he has signed a new deal on reduced terms that has helped facilitate a loan move to the Cherries.

Chelsea, meanwhile, have agreed the signing of 19-year-old goalkeeper Mike Penders from Belgian side KRC Genk.

Kepa Arrizabalaga spent last season on loan at Real Madrid (Picture: Getty)

Penders will join the Blues next summer on a contract until 2032.

Penders, a Belgium Under-19 international, only made his senior debut for Genk last month against Standard Liege, keeping a clean sheet in a goalless draw.

He will remain with Genk in the Belgian top flight for the rest of the season.

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