Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has stated he wouldn’t have loved successful main trophies from the bench at Arsenal. The Englishman bluntly acknowledged that his transfer to Southampton was purely dictated by his want to play extra continuously.
Aaron Ramsdale Misplaced His Place to David Raya
In August 2021, Arsenal signed Ramsdale from Sheffield United for a €28 million ($30.9 million) price. He rapidly proved himself to Mikel Arteta and the Spaniard was fast to supply him the No. 1 spot. In his debut season at Arsenal, Ramsdale performed 34 Premier League video games, conceding 39 objectives and retaining 12 clear sheets. He retained his place the next season and performed all 38 Premier League matches (43 objectives conceded and 14 clear sheets) because the Gunners completed second within the title race.
Ramsdale regarded set to take pleasure in a protracted profession in North London, nevertheless it all modified in the summertime of 2023, as Arteta introduced David Raya from Brentford. Initially, Arteta bought a whole lot of flak for his choice, however Raya proved his mettle and received the Golden Glovea award after retaining 16 clear sheets in 32 video games. His heroics helped Arteta’s facet end inside a few factors of English champions Manchester Metropolis.
Ramsdale Explains His Choice to Depart Arsenal
In the summertime of 2024, Ramsdale put in his switch request and Arsenal authorised his sale to Southampton for €21.4 million ($23.6 million). When requested why he determined to maneuver to a bottom-half crew from an outfit combating for the Premier League title, Ramsdale advised Soccer Focus (through The Impartial):
“If I used to be sitting on the bench, it [winning a trophy] wouldn’t have meant that a lot to me. I simply needed to play soccer. As a child I needed to play soccer to play, to not simply sit on a bench.
“Getting out and taking part in was my goal so I’m fortunate I discovered myself right here at Southampton.”
Ramsdale, 26, performed 89 video games for Arsenal in all competitions between 2021 and 2024. He stored 32 clear sheets and conceded 99 objectives. Since transferring to Southampton, Ramsdale has guarded the objective in 4 Premier League matches. Owing to the Saint’s wobbly protection, Ramsdale has conceded 10 objectives and remains to be ready to say his first clear sheet.
