Arsenal backup goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has been called up by the Basque Country representative team for a match against Venezuela, setting the stage for an emotional return to San Mames, the home stadium of his former club Athletic Club.
The 29-year-old shot-stopper, who came through Athletic Club's academy before moving to Chelsea and later joining Arsenal, will feature in the fixture scheduled for later this month. The Basque Country team, which is not affiliated with FIFA, regularly arranges friendlies against national teams.
Arrizabalaga's selection marks his first call-up for the Basque side since 2020. The match at San Mames will be his first appearance at the stadium since leaving Athletic Club in 2018.
