Aaron Ramsdale has penned an open letter to Arsenal after he completed a deadline-day switch to Southampton.
The goalkeeper lost his first team place at Arsenal to David Raya last season, and the Spaniard was the best goalie in the Premier League in that campaign.
This made it impossible for Ramsdale to get close to winning back the number one shirt at the Emirates.
He has now left the Gunners to keep playing and earn a place back in the England squad.
Ramsdale moved to Southampton, who showed the most serious interest in his signature in this transfer window.
The Saints know that they have signed a highly-rated goalkeeper. After completing the transfer, Ramsdale wrote on Instagram:
“From the moment I arrived, I felt like one of you. All I ever wanted to do was give my all and try to get the club back to where it belongs. The connection that we had will stay with me forever.
“This is a special football club that has come a long way in a short space of time and it has been a privilege to share so many great moments with you.
“I look forward to returning soon, seeing some familiar faces and reminiscing on good times!”
Just Arsenal Opinion
Ramsdale had a good time on our books, but Raya is a better goalkeeper.
The Spaniard will lead us to winning some trophies, and we wish Ramsdale the best of luck at Soton.
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Who is replacing Aaron as our second goalkeeper
Neto from Bournemouth.
I don’t believe Ramsdale was ever given a real chance of winning back the #1 shirt. Raya may be a better keeper in some ways than Ramsdale but the reverse is also true. Raya is not definitively the better goalkeeper. However, he is MA’s choice for #1 and we must support Raya as we did Ramsdale.
OT – Neto loan from Bournemouth is done deal and it’s looking like the final details are being arranged for a loan of Sterling from Chelsea with no obligation to buy.
Well it’s tough to win back the position when we were getting so many clean sheets and we got knocked out of both cups early so he couldn’t be a cup keeper.
The Neto deal looks like a smart one for me compared to the Garcia proposal.
Apart from the lower cost implications, I have think it also facilitates the path for Hein’s.
I was a bit worried with the reported Garcia interest from Arsenal. I thought it would stunt the development of Hein who I rate highly
Yes, the Neto deal looks very smart and Hein at only 22 y/o appears to have a good future. Giving Hein, his new contract and now loaning him out newly promoted Valladolid was also wise. imo it just wouldn’t have been smart to pay Espanyol €30 million for Garcia. Funny that Real Valladolid just so happen to beat Espanyol 1-0 about a week and a half ago.
I honestly thought that sending Hein on loan was to gain vital first team experience which will help his development as a backup goalkeeper next season
Gutted is an understatement and was always my Number 1.
Good luck Aaron and get that England number 1.
Gutted as well. He’s a great keeper. At the moment we have such a good defence that any goalkeeper would be made to look world class. Yes Raya is slightly better on the ball but Ramsdale’s distribution wasn’t that bad. Ramsdale pulled off some world class stops as well. So has Raya, I’m not denying that but I think Raya is sitting in front of a stronger and more cohesive defense.
1. Really like Ramsdale’s professionalism under unfavourable circumstances. Best wishes for his challenge
2. The Manager preferred Raya …. he’s responsible for the team’s performances and there’s reasons to it for sure. For as long as the results speak favourably for Arsenal, all is well
3. Neto ….. I’m a bit undecided, but would rather there’s space for Hein hoping he keeps improving and closing the gap
The best deal for the clubs and him. Good luck, Ramsdale.