Back to the United States Newsfeed

We often talk on the phone - Kepa insists on strong De Gea relationship despite Spain rivalry

Kepa Arrizabalaga insisted his relationship with Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea remains strong as the pair compete to be first choice for Spain in their forthcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers.

Chelsea shot-stopper Kepa got the nod from Spain head coach Luis Enrique in two of Spain's last four internationals, and he kept a clean sheet in a 2-0 victory over Malta and a 1-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina.

De Gea, who at 28 is four years Kepa's senior, was Spain's first choice at the 2018 World Cup and played the duration of all 38 of Manchester United's Premier League matches last season.