Arsenal have accomplished the everlasting signing of goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford on a long-term deal.
The Gunners have paid £27m for the Spain worldwide, on prime of the £3m charge they paid the Bees to take Raya on mortgage final season.
Raya advised Arsenal’s web site: “After a yr on mortgage as a Gunner, I can lastly say that I am an Arsenal participant for the approaching years. I am excited to see what the long run holds however all the time residing in and having fun with the current.
“It is a dream come true to be right here and I wish to thanks for all of the assist you have got already given me all through the final yr.”
Raya received the Premier League Golden Glove in his debut marketing campaign with Arsenal, conserving 16 clear sheets within the Premier League and 20 in whole throughout 41 appearances.
The 28-year-old helped Arsenal to a runners-up end within the Premier League and a run to the Champions League quarter-finals.
Raya – who’s at present at Euro 2024 with Spain – beforehand spent 4 years with Brentford, the place he moved after leaving Blackburn.
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Arteta: Raya an enormous presence in Arsenal dressing room
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta – who promoted Raya to No1 goalkeeper forward of Aaron Ramsdale – mentioned: “David confirmed us final season what an essential participant he’s for us so we’re delighted he’s now formally our participant.
“He’s an enormous presence in our dressing room and we’re actually happy to maintain working with him.
“We all know he’ll take the sturdy foundations he put in place final season and construct on them within the years to come back, and that he’ll get pleasure from extra success with us.
“Now we have a really proficient group of goalkeepers and I like to see connections just like the one I see in our goalkeeping unit.”
Edu, Arsenal’s sporting director, added: “We’re so completely happy to have accomplished the deal to signal David from Brentford. He had a gorgeous first season with us.
“He’s a proficient worldwide, an amazing skilled and a preferred determine on the membership. We benefited from all of this final season throughout his mortgage with us.
“David’s signing is one other sturdy instance of our recruitment technique in motion, as we proceed to construct a workforce that may problem for main trophies.
“We all know there’s a lot extra to come back from him and we’re excited that he’ll proceed to be an enormous a part of the journey we’re all on.”
Ramsdale future set to be resolved after Euros
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With Raya committing to Arsenal, it’s understood all choices stay open concerning Ramsdale’s future.
The 26-year-old made simply 11 appearances for the Gunners final season after shedding his place to Raya and, whereas they don’t wish to lose Ramsdale, Arsenal would perceive if he harboured a want for first-team soccer.
Any potential exit for the goalkeeper must work for all events and a mortgage transfer can’t be dominated out.
There was tentative curiosity in Ramsdale from golf equipment, together with Newcastle, however his future will doubtless be resolved after Euro 2024, the place he’s a part of England’s squad.
Ramsdale has two years – plus the choice of an additional 12 months – remaining on his Arsenal contract.
When does the summer transfer window open and close?
The 2024 summer transfer window within the Premier League and Scottish Premiership is formally open.
The window will shut on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and at 11.30pm in Scotland.
The Premier League and Scottish Premiership introduced ahead Deadline Day to hyperlink up with the opposite main leagues in Europe. The cut-off dates have been set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.