“Leaving us now is like leaving the club in it hard time, I wish you the very best in your career ahead”, Zinchenko Broke down in tears in an emotional farewell message as £50m Arsenal star set to depart Emirate today – farewell champion
Aaron Ramsdale is on the verge of becoming Arsenal’s first significant sale this summer, following Mikel Arteta’s decision to bring in a new goalkeeper. Reports from Spain indicate that Arsenal has outmaneuvered Real Madrid to secure the signing of Espanyol’s No. 1, Joan Garcia, with an official announcement and fee expected shortly.
The 23-year-old Garcia played a pivotal role in Espanyol’s promotion to La Liga last season, making 21 appearances. Meanwhile, David Raya is also set to complete his permanent move from Brentford for £27 million. These developments signal Arteta’s evolving plans for Ramsdale.
Garcia, who had previously dismissed rumors of a transfer, expressed his satisfaction with his current situation in Spain. After Espanyol secured promotion with a playoff victory over Real Oviedo, he remarked, “I have always felt the love of the fans. I’m very happy that people are with me. And for that part (a move), don’t worry, I’m very good here and above all I would ask you to be calm and encourage us.”
Despite being named in the Premier League team of the season in 2022/23 and signing a contract extension until 2026, Ramsdale’s position at Arsenal became uncertain. Following his demotion to a backup role behind Raya, he was linked with clubs such as Newcastle and Wolves. Initially, Arteta had stated that Raya and Ramsdale would share first-team duties. However, Ramsdale made only six Premier League appearances during the 2023/24 season, two of which were against Brentford when Raya was ineligible.
Arteta had been firm about Ramsdale’s future at the club, saying, “There is a big reality that Aaron will be here because he is our player and has a contract.” Nevertheless, the latest developments suggest that Ramsdale’s departure is imminent as Arsenal looks to revamp their goalkeeping options.
In an emotional farewell, Oleksandr Zinchenko expressed his feelings about Ramsdale’s exit. Breaking down in tears, he said, “Leaving us now is like leaving the club in its hard time. I wish you the very best in your career ahead.” Zinchenko’s heartfelt message underscores the impact of Ramsdale’s departure on the team.
The transition in Arsenal’s goalkeeping lineup marks a significant shift as the club prepares for the upcoming season. The acquisition of Joan Garcia and the finalization of David Raya’s move reflect Arteta’s strategic approach to strengthening the squad. As Ramsdale moves on, Arsenal fans will undoubtedly watch closely how these changes unfold and impact the team’s performance.
