Sarri on Kepa: I saw him a year ago, he's young but really, really good Premier League Chelsea boss on his next keeper

With the Blues set to pay the full 80 million euros that his clause dictates, Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri didn't mind making a short comment regarding Kepa Arrizabalaga, the man who will soon defend Chelsea's goal.

At the press conference following the penalty shoot-out victory over Lyon in the International Champions Cup, the Italian didn't hesitate when asked about the keeper's potential.

"I saw him a year ago and my first impression was that he was a very good keeper", the Italian said.

"Very young, but very, very good".

However, Sarri didn't want to confirm any of the likely transactions.

"I don't know anything about Courtois, I don't know anything regarding Kepa," he noted.

When the deal goes through, Kepa will be the most expensive keeper in football history.