KEPA ARRIZABALAGA will seek talks with new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca as he faces up to an uncertain future.

The Spanish keeper’s loan at Real Madrid is up after he slipped to third in the reckoning behind Ukrainian Andriy Lunin and fit-again Thibaut Courtois.

Kepa, 29, has just one season left on the world record £72.1 million deal that took him to Chelsea in 2018 but is now at a crossroads.

There may be a chance of staying in Madrid with no2 stopper Lunin unhappy at being overlooked for last weekend’s Champions League final and open to offers to move.

The arrival of new man Maresca at Stamford Bridge also means there may be a way back into the Premier League – but Kepa would only return if he gets guarantees of game time.

That would require a heart-to-heart with new Chelsea head coach Maresca when the Italian returns from holiday later this month.

Madrid would be happy to give Kepa another 12 months with a fresh loan or secure him on a free transfer.

But that seems unlikely with Chelsea looking to raise cash through players sales.

His only other options are to find an alternative club or see out the remaining 12 months of his contract before leaving on a Bosman free transfer at the end of next season.

A source said: “The uncertainty over Chelsea’s next manager has put everything on hold for a couple of weeks.

“Kepa also wanted to make the most of winning LaLiga, The Spanish Supercup and of course the Champions League.

“He will need to talk to Maresca and see what the future holds.

“He would be happy in Madrid or in London. If Lunin leaves Madrid that could make it easier for everyone.”

Kepa has now won the Champions League twice having also been part of the triumphant Chelsea side of 2021 which beat Manchester City in Porto.