David Raya started all 38 of Arsenal's Premier League matches last term, with Neto serving as backup after arriving on a one-season loan from Bournemouth.

But with the experienced Brazilian returning to the south coast, Mikel Arteta has moved for a second Cherries goalkeeper within the space of 12 months.

Kepa spent the 2024-2025 season on loan with Andoni Iraola's side from Chelsea, which parted with a £72m fee to sign him from Athletic Club in 2018.

Having fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge, Kepa enjoyed something of a resurgence with Bournemouth, playing 31 league games as the Cherries finished ninth in the table.

The 30 year-old, who kept eight clean sheets last season, has signed a three-year deal at the Emirates Stadium after Arsenal activated a release clause in his contract with Chelsea, and he hopes to help he Gunners collect silverware after three straight runners-up finishes in the Premier League.

"I'm really, really happy to be here, really excited and looking forward to what is coming," Kepa said. "The ambition that is shown in this club, when I talk with Mikel and [goalkeeping coach] Inaki [Cana], how much they show me their desire to win... I think we are so close to winning and, hopefully, altogether, we can achieve it."

Arteta said: "We are really happy to have Kepa joining us. He is a player we know, having come up against him many times in recent seasons. 

"He brings a wealth of experience, which his team-mates will benefit from, and he has a real hunger to win.

"I know he will fit in perfectly, already knowing some of his team-mates, and we are really excited about his future with us."