Southampton have introduced the signing of Aaron Ramsdale on a everlasting deal from Arsenal.
It’s understood the mounted charge is £18m, probably rising to £25m if performance-related add-ons are met.
The newly promoted membership imagine they’ve accomplished every part in time for Ramsdale to characteristic this weekend in opposition to Brentford however nonetheless are awaiting Premier League approval.
Talking after finishing his transfer to Southampton Ramsdale instructed Southampton’s media channels: “I’m completely delighted. The way in which the supervisor needs to play, the way in which he was once I spoke to him, he was simply stuffed with a lot enthusiasm. I’d by no means met him earlier than, however he made me really feel about eight toes tall, which is simply what you need.
“Coming again all the way down to the south coast as properly for me and my household, it could be a better transition than most, so I really feel like I can hit the bottom operating.
“I’m wanting ahead to this 12 months, simply getting again to what I do greatest and having a giant smile on my face whereas doing it right here.”
Ramsdale – who was underneath contract with Arsenal till 2026 – misplaced his place as first-choice goalkeeper to David Raya final season, resulting in hypothesis he would depart this summer season.
He joined Arsenal from Sheffield United for £30m in 2021, and made 89 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions.
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