(Reuters) -Arsenal have signed Spaniard Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea, the Premier League side said on Tuesday, with media reporting that the club triggered a five million pounds ($6.86 million) release clause to buy the world's most expensive goalkeeper.

Arsenal have completed a deal to sign goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea, the club has confirmed. ESPN has reported that Kepa, 30, had emerged as a top target for Mikel Arteta as a back-up to No.

Brighton chief executive Paul Barber says Joao Pedro's move to Chelsea is a "disappointment" but believes that when a player wants to move, it is important to find a "plan that suits everybody". The Brazil international signed for a then club-record £30m from Watford in 2023 and after scoring 30 goals in 70 games for the Seagulls has now moved to Stamford Bridge for £60m.

Joao Pedro has joined Chelsea from Brighton to continue the Premier League club’s lavish spending under American owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. The Brazil forward cost a reported

Chelsea have signed João Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion, the clubs have announced. The forward has signed a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge and could make his Chelsea debut in their Club World Cup quarterfinal tie against Palmeiras on Friday.