Aaron Ramsdale has revealed he parted from Arsenal on good phrases following his transfer to Southampton.
The England goalkeeper, 26, has confirmed he has spoken to Mikel Arteta since leaving the Emirates Stadium – the place he known as house for 3 seasons. After dropping his place to David Raya final season, Ramsdale took the choice to go away north London this summer season, switching to the south coast on switch deadline day.
However he isn’t bitter following his departure from the Gunners.
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Ramsdale revealed in an interview with talkSPORT radio station that he has already been in contact together with his former supervisor, holding no grudges regardless of Arteta’s ruthless determination.
“I solely spoke to him (Arteta) final week,” stated Ramsdale. “What he did for me in my time at Arsenal, I can solely thank him for and he thanked me for my contribution as properly, as a soccer membership getting again into the Champions League, pushing for a trophy.
“In the end, as managers do, they should make choices that may upset folks and he made that call however we nonetheless communicate. I am wanting ahead to getting some video games beneath my belt right here and we have now them in a number of weeks’ time, which shall be a pleasant return.”
Aaron Ramsdale spent three years at Arsenal, the vast majority of as first-choice goalkeeper
Ramsdale solely made six appearances final season however shall be searching for extra minutes at Southampton beneath Russell Martin.
The Saints have but to select up some extent within the Premier League after three video games, however Ramsdale did make his debut within the defeat at Brentford earlier than the worldwide break. Alex McCarthy had began the primary two matches, however made a expensive mistake of their 1-0 loss at Newcastle.
Regardless of that Ramsdale is anticipating robust competitors to nail down the primary spot from McCarthy and Gavin Bazunu.
“I believe that comes with the territory of getting one participant able,” he added. “It’s all the way down to me to ship on the pitch, if I don’t then they are going to be pushing arduous behind me.
“I have already got a very good relationship with them however they’ll be able to push me however I’ll be able to defend them off however finally it’s all about me and the way I carry out.”
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