David Raya is the latest Arsenal player to return to pre-season as they prepare for the new campaign.
After being part of the Spain team that won the Euro 2024 trophy in Germany, Raya was given an extended break by the Gunners.
He remains the number one at the Emirates after recording the most clean sheets in the Premier League last season.
Raya’s impressive performances kept Aaron Ramsdale on the bench, and that is expected to continue this term, so Arsenal is delighted to have him back.
The Gunners have been working hard to ensure another strong start to the season, and having Raya back is a key part of their preparations, according to Arsenal Media.
In the coming weeks, Arsenal is expected to intensify their preparations for the new season, with the Premier League starting in about two weeks.
Raya will work hard to get into top condition so that he can remain the starting goalkeeper for Arsenal from the first match.
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It feels great to have Raya back, and we are gradually working with a full house ahead of the start of the term.
Raya will have to be just as good, if not better than he was in the last campaign if he wishes to help us finally win a major trophy.
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He’ll may be relieved when the transfer window closes. Don’t make any honest admissions David.
Raya has the gaffer to thank for kick-starting his international career and for putting him squarely at the table with Edisson and Allison.
Though the Spaniard being a top top goalie is in question, he now has to be part of the conversation when the topic shot stoper comes around.
I would like to see Ramsdale start the season if not sold, to give him a shot at the number one spot for competitive reasons if nothing else. I think both Raya and Ramsdale should fight for their place and be given equal opportunity like any other player. There is enough games if you add in cup games, European games and the premier league to keep both goalkeepers fresh. That maybe Arteta’s plan anyway and why Ramsdale is content to stay, and so far not putting in a transfer request. Just my opinion.
I’d like that to be the case as well but somehow I doubt that’s going to happen and is not much more likely than switching keepers at halftime.
BB,
Just a thought. Maybe Arteta did not want to tell Raya before he signed his contract that he wouldn’t be guaranteed the number one spot and that he would have to fight for his place, because Raya may have then changed his mind after the loan period. Why else would Ramsdale not put in for a transfer. That is quite strange!
Maybe Ramsdale knew this all along but Raya never got the message. Too late now as he has signed a 4 year contract.
Let’s see what happens this season, as it’s all just speculation.
daveg, as you mentioned it’s all just speculation, no one on the outside knows what’s truly being said or considered by those in charge. There are many potential reasons why Ramsdale hasn’t tried to force through a transfer (some of which I believe you mentioned in a prior post). My comment was actually aimed more at my displeasure from this entire situation that imo was totally unnecessary given what Ramsdale meant to the club and fans not only on the pitch but in the recent title chasing culture of the club. That said, it was MA’s decision whether deemed correct or not and we have to want whoever is the #1 to succeed on the pitch.
BB, you are right, it is unfortunate, but it has to be Team first over player.
A competition between players can only be a good thing so that they continue to push themselves and improve.
I totally admire Ramsdales loyalty and I truly want him to succeed with Arsenal and improve and become an even better goalkeeper.
If he regains his number one status, it would “hopefully” mean he is playing exceptional, which can only be a good thing for Arsenal I’m sure everyone would agree. This season, let the competition begin.
For me raya is the same as ramsdale, nothing special raya performed at arsenal, just arteta is liking his country man, the two goalkeepers should fight for number 1,arteta should give equal opportunity both of them, or arteta should find a different goalkeeper who can detroy both raya and ramsdale
Martin, ditto👍