‘I see myself at Arsenal for 15 years!’ – Aaron Ramsdale reveals his plan to become a ‘real hero and legend’ for the Gunners
Aaron Ramsdale aims to establish himself as an iconic figure at Arsenal and desires to spend a lengthy tenure of 15 years with the Gunners as a distinguished goalkeeper.
In the summer of 2021, Aaron Ramsdale joined Arsenal from Sheffield United for a transfer fee of £30 million ($36m).
The 24-year-old English goalkeeper wasted no time in securing his position as the first-choice keeper under the guidance of manager Mikel Arteta.
Ramsdale has had a noteworthy performance in the current season, which has seen Arsenal contend for the Premier League title. As a result, he was named Goalkeeper of the Year at the London Football Awards.
Ramsdale anticipates receiving many more accolades during his tenure with Arsenal, as he hopes to continue his career with the club until its completion.
Ramsdale has told BBC Sport London: “It was a difficult period moving club to club, even before that going on loan, I never imagined leaving Bournemouth after a year, I never imagined leaving Sheffield United after a year.
“But this is a place now where I can see myself for 10, 12, 15 years. That’s the aim, that’s the goal, that’s the aim to stay at the top for that amount of time. Hopefully, I’ll never have to leave and I’ll become a real hero and legend at this football club.”
Aaron Ramsdale has been relishing his football under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, who has always demonstrated complete faith in him. The dynamic goalkeeper expressed his admiration for his Spanish coach, stating:
“From the first phone call, from the first day he said be yourself, you don’t need to be anybody who hides behind an image, or to shy away from speaking up in changing rooms.
“The first day I came in, thankfully I knew a few of the boys from previous clubs or England, so I was able to come in and joke straight away and people can see my character. It definitely allowed me to express myself on the pitch from the first game.”
‘I see myself at Arsenal for 15 years!’ – Aaron Ramsdale reveals his plan to become a ‘real hero and legend’ for the Gunners