Contrary to the promising future of Joselu in Madrid, Kepa Arrizabalaga seems likely to return to Chelsea at the end of the season, as the Spanish star is struggling to reclaim the starting position from Andriy Lunin

According to a report from Diario AS, Real Madrid will have two different options for their two players.

Real Madrid face a significant problem with two players on loan in 2024 and it looks like Joselu will stay at the club next season.

Los Blancos have secured a bargain deal for this experienced striker, after he scored 16 goals in La Liga for the Catalans last season.

Espanyol’s relegation triggered a clause in Joselu’s contract that could see him loaned out for a fee of 500,000 euros, with an option to buy for 1.5 million euros.

This option is not mandatory, but according to a report from Diario AS, Real Madrid are satisfied with Joselu as a backup attacking option.

The 33-year-old scored eight goals in all competitions in the first half of the season and he is expected to continue as a player for the team in the 2024/25 season.

Far from being positive about Joselu’s future in Madrid, Kepa Arrizabalaga looks set to return to Chelsea at the end of the season, with the Spain star struggling to regain his starting position from Andriy Lunin.

Carlo Ancelotti is ready to rotate the pair in the coming months, with Lunin likely to leave in the summer, as Thibaut Courtois, although currently injured, is still the team’s long-term number 1.