Arsenal set off buy possibility in David Raya’s mortgage deal. Spain worldwide impressed throughout season-long mortgage from Brentford final season. Aaron Ramsdale going through unsure future at Emirates
Arsenal have confirmed the everlasting signing of goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford on a long-term contract.
The Spaniard joined on mortgage from Brentford final summer time and rapidly displaced former starter Aaron Ramsdale, who is anticipated to contemplate his future on the membership this summer time, with a everlasting switch lengthy seen as a formality.
Confirming his £27m swap to the Emirates Stadium, Raya stated: “After a 12 months on mortgage as a Gunner, I can lastly say that I am an Arsenal participant for the approaching years. I am excited to see what the long run holds however at all times residing in and having fun with the current.
“It’s a dream come true to be right here and I wish to thanks for all of the help you have got already given me all through the final 12 months.”
Supervisor Mikel Arteta added: “David confirmed us final season what an necessary participant he’s for us, so we’re delighted he’s now formally our participant. He’s a giant presence in our dressing room and we’re actually happy to maintain working with him.
“We all know he’ll take the robust foundations he put in place final season and construct on them within the years to return, and that he’ll take pleasure in extra success with us. Now we have a really gifted group of goalkeepers and I like to see connections just like the one I see in our goalkeeping unit.”
“We’re so blissful to have accomplished the deal to signal David from Brentford,” sporting director Edu continued.
“He had a ravishing first season with us, successful the Premier League Golden Glove. He’s a gifted worldwide, a terrific skilled and a well-liked determine on the membership. We benefited from all of this final season throughout his mortgage with us.
