Kepa Arrizabalaga believes staying at Athletic Bilbao amid reported links Boog Powell Jersey to Real Madrid is the right decision as the club is his "home".

The goalkeeper was rumoured to be close to joining Madrid only toagree a seven-and-a-half-year contract on Tuesday.

Kepa's new deal includes a release clause that was set at 80 million, up from the figure of 20m in his previous contract.

And the 23-year-old Matt Chapman Jersey says ignoring speculation he was set to join Madrid to stay at Athletic is the correct move for this stage in his career.

"I am very happy to continue in what I consider my home," Kepa said. "I have been here for almost Oakland Athletics Jersey 15 years, I joined when I wasnine.

"It is a very important moment. for me and for my career, I am happy that after a long negotiation everything has come to fruition. Since I was little I've been an Athletic fan and always will be.

"Those who are close to me or more know me know that I am a person who likes to analyse everything before making a decision.I Catfish Hunter Jersey have taken my time and I want to thank the club that respected it to make my decision.

"There have been proposals but I considered that the best thing for me was to remain at Athletic for a long time."

Speaking to the pre Kendall Graveman Jersey s on Tuesday, Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane refuted claims hewon an internal "battle" over the club's supposed pursuit of Kepa.

"I said the other day that if the strategy of the club wants it, then all players can come in June," Zidane told a news conference. Tony Phillips Jersey "But my idea for the club and we're working together is not to change things at the moment and that's all."

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