A biography for Kepa Arrizabalagahasn’t been written yet.
“Every player settles into a new league in different ways.”
“What I will do is work, although it is clear that we all want to play.”
“Those who are close to me know that I am a person who likes to analyse everything before making a decision.”
“The only pressure I experience is the pressure I put on myself. I demand a lot from myself.”
“Looking towards the future excites me with the possibilities we have to improve, and I'm excited about what the future might bring.”
“I do need to focus on playing my football and what's happening on the pitch rather than off it... I want to be myself and not think about it.”
“Rejecting Madrid? It's true that during the process, I decided to stay on the fringes. It was a time when I needed to think things through.”
“In order to play at the World Cup, I know I have to do well with my club, Athletic.”
“I have always stayed focused, working to the fullest.”
“I know all the Spanish players that I have played with in the various age groups for Spain. I have spoken to various players before I came here; Azpilicueta, Morata, and Pedro.”
“It's a good thing to interact with a top goalkeeper who has so much experience in the Premier League.”
“I'm here now playing for Chelsea. I chose to leave my home at Athletic Bilbao, and it was an important step in my career.”
“You need a little time, the usual sort of time it takes to get to know your team-mates and the league itself, but it's all good, generally. I'm very happy.”
“It was a life decision, deciding which path to take in my career. I needed time to get together with my family and closest friends.”
“The coach will decide the best for the team, but in practice, I will try to make an effort for the good of the group above all.”
“All clubs needs to fight to win titles, and what all players want is to win.”
“I'm aware that De Gea is a good goalkeeper. He's had a great career, and he's been great over a number of years.”
“I always like to have the best players in my team.”