Aaron Ramsdale says he feels no resentment towards Mikel Arteta following his ‘tough’ exit from Arsenal this summer time.
Ramsdale was a daily throughout his first two seasons on the Emirates, enjoying 78 video games throughout all competitions throughout the 2021/22 and 2022/23 campaigns mixed and rapidly changing into a well-liked determine amongst supporters.
Nonetheless, the five-time England worldwide was surprisingly relegated to back-up standing following the arrival of Raya on mortgage from Brentford final summer time, managing simply 11 appearances throughout all competitions and solely six within the Premier League.
With Raya’s mortgage made everlasting, there was little likelihood of Ramsdale’s scenario enhancing, so the 26-year-old will now look to get his profession again on observe at St. Mary’s with the Saints finishing a £25m switch (per BBC Sport).
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Ramsdale opens up on Arsenal exit and Arteta relationship
Ramsdale was requested throughout an interview with talkSPORT whether or not there may be any bitterness about how his Arsenal profession ended, however the goalkeeper took a really totally different view.
“No, I’ve been round soccer lengthy sufficient that the supervisor’s determination is the supervisor’s determination. I attempted my greatest to alter his thoughts and power my method again in. His thoughts was set and on the identical time David had an amazing season,” mentioned Ramsdale.
“You may have all of the upset or qualms about being taken out however when another person is delivering, you’ve simply acquired to take it on the chin. It was powerful however I’ve discovered a brand new house and I’m wanting ahead to enjoying once more. You progress on, there’s no dangerous blood and also you’ve acquired to restart your profession once more.
“It was a extremely tough season however my character and character, I began the sport by having fun with it however when it will get taken away, it’s powerful. That’s why sadly you need to transfer on however I’m comfortable about the place I’m at now.”
Ramsdale went on to emphasize he maintains a robust relationship with Arteta, who he stays in contact with.
“What he did for me in my time at Arsenal, I can solely thank him for and he thanked me for my contribution as nicely,” Ramsdale continued.
“As a soccer membership, getting again into the Champions League and pushing for a trophy and in the end as managers do, they typically make selections that upset folks. He made that call, however we nonetheless converse.
“I’m wanting ahead to getting some video games below my belt right here. We play them in a couple of weeks’ time which might be a pleasant return.”
