Premier League move." data-reactid="19">Alphonse Areola has returned to Paris Saint-Germain from Real Madrid amidst the news that he is ready for a move to the Premier League.
The goalkeeper joined Los Blancos on a seasonal loan last September to provide cover for number one Thibaut Courtois, with Keylor Navas moving in the opposite direction with a permanent deal.
Areola only made nine appearances for the La Liga champions, however, and the Frenchman was advised to move forward with unlikely playing times at PSG.
“Real Madrid have confirmed that they have ended Alphonse Areola’s loan period,” said a statement from the team.
“The club would like to thank Areola for his dedication, professionalism and exemplary conduct this season and wish him luck in this new chapter.
“Real Madrid also thanks PSG for the possibility of having Alphonse Areola as part of our team.”
Premier League." data-reactid="25">According to British media reports, 27-year-old Areola has bought a house in London ahead of a potential move to the Premier League.
Last month Areola’s wife Marrion posted a photo on social media of the couple standing outside their new home in the British capital with the caption: “A few years ago our dream was to have our own home in London. our dream has come true “.
Premier League game of the season against Wolves as well as the Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich last week." data-reactid="27">Chelsea have been attributed an interest as the Blues seem eager to find a buyer for Kepa Arrizabalaga, who was abandoned for the last Premier League game of the season against Wolves and for the Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich last year. week.
Arsenal have also been touted as a potential destination to provide extra coverage after Emiliano Martinez replaced when Bernd Leno suffered a knee injury in June, although the Argentinian’s brilliant performances indicate that such a scenario could be unlikely.
France’s Areola joined PSG’s youth academy at the age of 16 and made their first team debut in 2013 before being loaned to Lens, followed by temporary stints at Bastia and Villarreal.
He returned to the French capital to compete with Kevin Trapp for a place in the starting XI and went on to present 107 times for the club before moving on to the Santiago Bernabeu.
