Arsenal have secured the permanent signing of Spanish goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford, following a successful loan spell last season.
The Gunners have exercised the clause in Raya’s loan agreement, finalising the transfer for a fee of £27 million.
Raya joined Arsenal on loan last season and quickly became the first-choice goalkeeper, delivering a string of impressive performances.
He made 41 appearances across all competitions, maintaining 20 clean sheets and playing a crucial role in Arsenal’s strong title challenge and winning the Golden Glove.
Official Announcement and Raya’s Statement
The club confirmed the deal on their official website.
Upon making his move permanent, Raya expressed his gratitude and excitement:
“After a year on loan as a Gunner, I can finally say that I’m an Arsenal player for the coming years. I’m excited to see what the future holds but always living in and enjoying the present.
It’s a dream come true to be here and I want to thank you for all the support you have already given me throughout the last year.”
This transfer marks Arsenal’s first permanent signing of the summer. Manager Mikel Arteta is keen to build on the team’s impressive season and further bolster the squad to challenge for the Premier League title.
Despite falling just short of their goal, the Gunners are aiming to strengthen their team to push for silverware in the upcoming campaign.
This transfer marks Arsenal’s first permanent signing of the summer.
Manager Mikel Arteta is keen to build on the team’s impressive season and further bolster the squad to challenge for the Premier League title.
Despite falling just short of the the title, Arsenal are aiming to strengthen their team to push for silverware in the upcoming campaign.
With Raya’s addition, Arsenal have solidified their goalkeeping department, ensuring stability and quality at the back as they prepare for the new season.
I’m not convinced that Raya has what it takes to man the post on a higher level. In as much I believe that Ramsdale should be sold, however, I doubt Raya’s capacity against big boys. I doubt if I can see what City’s Ortega did against Spurs in there second to the last Premiership games or what Curtious did to Borrusia Dortmund in there Champions league finals in Raya. Being over protected by well organised Arsenal defence while playing average teams should not be the criteria to judge a good goalkeeper. Arteta only picked interest on him because of his ability to pass the ball very well. But that is not enough.
Goalkeepers like Bologna’s Madarshville and Las Palmas Valles are better options.
He played well for Spain. I think if we hadn’t had a deal and price set at £30 million, after his international display and most clean sheets award, we would now be paying £50m to £60 million for him. Lucky for us his price was set at £30 million.
He’s not the best in the world, but he’s better than most goal keepers and a future Spanish number one for his national side, so his value will increase as goal keepers can play in to their late 30s.
Not the best, but still a top goalkeeper and a very good deal for the money.
I love and support my team ❤️
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