English goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has revealed why he left Arsenal to join newly promoted Premier League side Southampton.
The 26-year-old was the first choice gloves man at the Emirates before Mikel Arteta gradually faded him out to introduce David Raya as his number one.
Ramsdale does not enjoy sitting on the bench and has decided to move to the south coast to join Southampton for a reported fee of £25 million.
Ramsdale had played in the south coast of England before now, making 37 appearances for Bournemouth between 2017 and 2020.
He also played for Sheffield United (46 appearances), but his best form came with the Gunners.
He helped the Gunners to a second-place finish, while also being named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year.
Speaking to Southampton’s official website, Ramsdale said, “I’m absolutely delighted. The way the manager wants to play, the way he was when I spoke to him, he was just full of so much enthusiasm. I’d never met him before, but he made me feel about eight feet tall, which is just what you want.
“Coming back down to the south coast as well for me and my family, it would be an easier transition than most, so I feel like I can hit the ground running.
“I’m looking forward to this year, just getting back to what I do best and having a big smile on my face while doing it here.”
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