OFFICIAL: Arsenal sign Aaron Ramsdale

Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is a new Arsenal player after the Gunners agreed a £24m transfer deal with Sheffield United.

The 23-year-old, who was part of England's Euro 2020 squad, has represented England at every level from Under-18 to Under-21 and was Sheffield United's player of the year last season.

Ramsdale began his career in youth set-up at Bolton Wanderers before moving to Sheffield United in 2013, and from there he began to progress through their youth ranks.

In 2017, Ramsdale signed for Premier League Bournemouth and spent three years at the south coast club, during which time he spent time on loan first with Chesterfield and then AFC Wimbledon, where he won the young player of the season award.

Ramsdale, who will wear the number '32' at Arsenal, returned to Sheffield United in 2020 and started all Premier League games for the Blades last season.

The transfer is subject "to the completion of regulatory processes", as reported by Arsenal, but Ramsdale is expected to be available for Sunday's game against Chelsea.

 

August 20, 2021