Kepa is 'more consistent' than Thibaut Courtois says Hislop
That is the opinion of former Chelsea defender Michael Duberry.
Courtois is expected to be unveiled as Real Madrid’s new signing later today, while his replacement, Kepa Arrizabalaga, sealed a £71.6million switch to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday - a world-record fee for a goalkeeper.
Arrizbalaga put pen to paper on a seven-year contract and is highly rated after his impressive spell at Athletic Bilbao.
But while Courtois was widely regarded as one of the Premier League’s best shot-stoppers during his time with the Blues, Duberry doesn’t think he was too popular with the fans.
He hasn't warmed to Chelsea fans like Petr Cech has
Michael Duberry
“He hasn't warmed to Chelsea fans like Petr Cech has,” Duberry told Express Sport.
"I understand he's a good goalkeeper, but he hasn't grown in their hearts.
"As long as the replacement is on par, then everyone will be happy.
"We want players who want to play for the Blue shirt.
Thibaut Courtois has agreed a deal to join Real Madrid (Image: GETTY)
Kepa Arrizabalaga has replaced Thibaut Courtois at Chelsea (Image: GETTY)
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"We want players who want to work hard and have a bit of fight and enthusiasm to want to do well for Chelsea.
"That's all that Chelsea fans want."
Duberry also suggested that a transfer for Courtois was inevitable, adding: “His body lanaguage suggests he doesn't want to be there.
"As a player you kind of understand his ambitions and what he wants to do.