Arsenal have finished the everlasting signing of goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford on a long-term offer.
The Gunners have paid £27m for the Spain global, on manage of the £3m rate they paid the Bees to whisk Raya on mortgage terminating season.
Raya advised Arsenal’s web site: “After a year on loan as a Gunner, I can finally say that I’m an Arsenal player for the coming years. I’m excited to see what the future holds but always living in and enjoying the present.
“It’s a dream come true to be here and I want to thank you for all the support you have already given me throughout the last year.”
Raya gained the Premier League Yellowish Glove in his debut marketing campaign with Arsenal, holding 16 blank sheets within the Premier League and 20 in general 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 lately at Euro 2024 with Spain – prior to now spent 4 years with Brentford, the place he moved nearest depart Blackburn.
Arteta: Raya a obese presence in Arsenal dressing room
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta – who promoted Raya to No1 goalkeeper forward of Aaron Ramsdale – stated: “David showed us last season what an important player he is for us so we are delighted he is now officially our player.
“He’s a obese presence in our dressing room and we’re truly happy to book operating with him.
“We know he will take the strong foundations he put in place last season and build on them in the years to come, and that he will enjoy more success with us.
“We’ve got an overly proficient staff of goalkeepers and I really like to peer connections like the only I see in our goalkeeping unit.”
Edu, Arsenal’s carrying director, added: “We are so happy to have completed the deal to sign David from Brentford. He had a beautiful first season with us.
“He’s a skilled global, a admirable skilled and a customery determine on the membership. We benefited from all of this terminating season all through his mortgage with us.
“David’s signing is another strong example of our recruitment strategy in action, as we continue to build a team that will challenge for major trophies.
“We all know there’s so a lot more to return from him and we’re excited that he’ll proceed to be a obese a part of the proceed we’re all on.”
Ramsdale future set to be resolved after Euros
Newcastle are a number of the golf equipment to have proven passion in Aaron Ramsdale
With Raya taking to Arsenal, it’s understood all choices stay noticeable relating to Ramsdale’s date.
The 26-year-old made simply 11 appearances for the Gunners terminating season nearest dropping his park to Raya and, day they don’t wish to lose Ramsdale, Arsenal would perceive if he harboured a want for first-team soccer.
Any possible journey for the goalkeeper must paintings for all events and a mortgage go can’t be dominated out.
There was tentative passion in Ramsdale from golf equipment, together with Newcastle, however his date shall be resolved nearest Euro 2024, the place he is a part of England’s squad.
Ramsdale has two years – plus the choice of an additional 365 days – residue on his Arsenal promise.
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