Arsenal have effectively offloaded goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to their English rivals Southampton for a considerable transfer fee. The English shot-stopper had long been touted for a move away from the Emirates Stadium following the arrival of David Raya. His departure from North London has now been confirmed, as Ramsdale has signed for the newly-promoted Southampton.
Here are all the available details regarding Aaron Ramsdale’s transfer, including the fee involved in the deal.
Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale transfers to Premier League rivals Southampton
The Saints have acquired the services of the 26-year-old goalkeeper for a reported price of £25 million.
The primary fee paid by Southampton to Arsenal amounts to £18 million, as per The Guardian. The Premier League side will be required to fork out an additional £1 million if they manage to avoid relegation this term. The remainder of the cost includes incentives and conditions that will get activated if certain undisclosed requirements are met. While the transfer has been completed, Arsenal are expected to announce Aaron Ramsdale’s departure after his medical with the Saints is conducted successfully.
Speculations regarding Ramsdale’s exit first began to take shape after Arsenal announced the acquisition of David Raya last campaign. The Spanish goalie was initially recruited from Brentford on loan before his signing was made permanent earlier this year. Due to Raya’s transfer, Aaron Ramsdale could only muster a meager 11 appearances in the 2023-24 season, per Transfermarkt. In sharp contrast, he recorded a total of 80 games in the two seasons prior while being Arsenal’s first-choice shot-stopper.
Provided that Aaron Ramsdale’s transfer goes through, Arsenal could dip into the transfer market for David Raya’s backup. While the Gunners have been linked to Espanyol’s Joan Garcia, actual negotiations between the teams have yet to take place. With only one day left for the summer transfer window to conclude in the Premier League, Arsenal will have to act fast if they wish to secure more targets.
