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Chelsea's $92 million signing has bagged a brace off the pitch despite his struggles on it.
15 months after their glamorous wedding, Kepa Arrizabalaga, the 'world’s most expensive goalkeeper', and his model wife, Andrea Martinez, are set to welcome twins.
The couple shared the heartwarming news on Instagram, posting a photos of Andrea’s beautiful baby bump with a caption that read:
"We want to share with you the most beautiful news of our lives. Our love grows and grows. 1+1=4 ❤️."
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Kepa and Andrea, who began their relationship in early 2022, have kept their love story in the public eye with multiple Instagram announcements.
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After their engagement in September 2022, the two tied the knot in a stunning ceremony in Marbella, Spain, attended by friends and football stars, including Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic.
Andrea, a former Miss Universe Spain, has had an illustrious career in modeling and also boasts a passion for sports, having played basketball at a competitive level for Spain a the Under-15 level.
She played basketball for her high school Leon and subsequently was selected for the Castilla y Leon district team, and took part in various youth competitions.
Kepa Arrizabalaga: A Rollercoaster year for Chelsea’s expensive flop
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While Kepa and Andrea are enjoying personal bliss, the goalkeeper has had a challenging time professionally.
Six years ago, Chelsea made headlines by signing Kepa for a record $92 million from Athletic Bilbao, making him the world’s most expensive goalkeeper.
However, his time at Stamford Bridge has been marked by inconsistency.
After struggling for several seasons, Kepa found form under Graham Potter but failed to secure the trust of Chelsea’s new owners, leading to his loan to Bournemouth for the 2023/24 season.
Kepa also spent part of the previous season on loan at Real Madrid, covering for the injured Thibaut Courtois, who formerly played for the Blues.
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However, his performances fell short of expectations, and he eventually lost his place to Andriy Lunin.
This marked another frustrating chapter in Kepa’s career, leading to his omission from Spain's Euro 2024-winning squad.
In the summer transfer window, Kepa Arrizabalaga, left Chelsea once more to go on a season-long loan at English Premier League club Bournemouth.
So far, he has conceded five goals in two Premier League appearances for the Cherries.
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