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Aaron Ramsdale reveals big hope about long-term Arsenal future.
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has revealed his desire to become a Gunners legend and potentially spend the rest of his career in north London.
After a transfer from Sheffield United to Arsenal in 2021 for up to £30 million, Ramsdale endured a rocky start to his Arsenal career despite initially failing to unseat Bernd Leno as the starting goalkeeper.
He didn’t have to wait long for his opportunity, though, as this season he has taken over the team’s number one shirt. His 12 Premier League clean sheets have helped him share the goalkeeper lead and placed him in the running for the Golden Glove as the Gunners also mount a title challenge.
The 24-year-old entered the Emirates Stadium with a long-term contract and intends to stay for many more years, maybe even until he is close to 40.
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“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,” he told BBC Sport.
“But [Arsenal] is a place now where I can see myself for 10, 12, 15 years. That’s the aim, that’s the goal…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.”
Ramsdale was one of five Arsenal players awarded on Monday night at the London Football Awards. He won Goalkeeper of the Year, Martin Odegaard, the team’s captain, was named Premier League Player of the Year, and Bukayo Saka beat out William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli to win Young Player of the Year. Mikel Arteta also scooped the Manager of the Year prize.