I tried my best to change his mind

Aaron Ramsdale says he feels no resentment toward Mikel Arteta following his ‘difficult’ exit from Arsenal this summer. 

Ramsdale was a regular during his first two seasons at the Emirates, playing 78 games across all competitions during the 2021/22 and 2022/23 campaigns combined and quickly becoming a popular figure among supporters.

However, the five-time England international was surprisingly relegated to back-up status following the arrival of Raya on loan from Brentford last summer, managing just 11 appearances across all competitions and only six in the Premier League.

With Raya’s loan made permanent, there was little chance of Ramsdale’s situation improving, so the 26-year-old will now look to get his career back on track at St. Mary’s with the Saints completing a £25m transfer (per BBC Sport).

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Ramsdale opens up on Arsenal exit and Arteta relationship

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, celebrates with Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal following the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on May 07, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Ramsdale was asked during an interview with talkSPORT whether there is any bitterness about how his Arsenal career ended, but the goalkeeper took a very different view.

“No, I’ve been around football long enough that the manager’s decision is the manager’s decision. I tried my best to change his mind and force my way back in. His mind was set and at the same time David had a great season,” said Ramsdale.

“You can have all the upset or qualms about being taken out but when someone else is delivering, you’ve just got to take it on the chin. It was tough but I’ve found a new home and I’m looking forward to playing again. You move on, there’s no bad blood and you’ve got to restart your career again.

“It was a really difficult season but my character and personality, I…

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Publish date : 2024-09-13 20:04:30

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