Read in winter was close to signing Kepa Arriasabalagi, but the player at the last moment still refused to the club in Madrid.

Subsequently, the Basque club awarded the goalkeeper a new contract with a salary increase.

"To get to the World Cup in Russia, I need to play well for Athletic. I have long thought about moving to Real Madrid, because this decision would influence the further development of my career. In the end, after consulting with his family decided to stay. I will be happy to play for Athletic for the next 7 years, "said Kepe.

Earlier, Kep was in the Spanish national team for the matches against Argentina and Germany.