Kepa Arrizabalaga Believes He Will 'Fit in Well' Under Maurizo Sarri at Chelsea

New Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is confident that he will be an ideal fit in manager Maurizo Sarri's side at Stamford Bridge and said he is "really looking forward" to working with the Italian. 

The 23-year-old Spaniard joined Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao in a world-record £72 million deal on Wednesday, and he is raring to go in the Premier League, per Chelsea's official app The 5th Stand (h/t Goal's Stephen Creek):

"I'm really looking forward to starting to work with [Sarri]. I've heard great things about him, great references. I can't wait to see that firsthand, to meet him and work with him.

"I think his style is not too different from the style used in the Spanish national team. I believe my qualities will fit in well with this style. I personally like his style. It's aggressive, he likes to attack, putting pressure on the opposition, and I like that.

"I would say that I am a calm, settled goalkeeper. I think I try to convey a calmness to the team, so they feel they have behind them a goalkeeper that is in control."

Kepa has a lot to live up to in west London. He was brought in to replace Thibaut Courtois, who signed a six-year deal at Real Madrid on Thursday following four years as Chelsea's No. 1.

A change of goalkeeper can sometimes be disruptive, and Kepa is likely to endure some tough moments in his opening games for Chelsea given his youth.

However, he has enough talent to become a stalwart at Stamford Bridge, per Spanish football writer David Cartlidge:

Kepa is not going into the most settled of squads as Sarri was only confirmed as Antonio Conte's successor on July 14.

All of the Chelsea players will take their time to adapt to the former Napoli manager's style, but having the goalkeeping situation clarified should be a big benefit.

Per The 5th Stand, Kepa revealed he spoke to his fellow Spaniards in the Chelsea squad before making his move: "I know all the Spanish players that I have played with in the various age groups for Spain. I have spoken to various players before I came here: [Cesar] Azpilicueta, [Alvaro] Morata, Pedro."

A Spanish youth player at under-18, under-19 and under-21 level, Kepa made his debut for the senior La Roja side in November last year.

He is the No. 2 to David De Gea at international level, and he will likely come up against his fellow Spanish goalkeeper when the Blues meet Manchester United in the Premier League on October 20.