![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/david-rayas-arsenal-shirt-number-confirmed-as-clear-aaron-ramsdale-message-sent/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1_Screenshot-2023-08-15-at-141505.jpg&description=Spain international David Raya has completed his season-long loan transfer to Premier League title candidates Arsenal after four impressive seasons with Brentford David Raya has joined Arsenal David Raya will wear the No.22 shirt at Arsenal after his move from Brentford was completed... but he's got Aaron Ramsdale's No.1 jersey in his sights. Raya, 27, has joined the Gunners on a season-long loan deal. Arsenal have the option to make the transfer permanent, with Raya now battling Ramsdale, 26, to be Mikel Arteta's first-choice goalkeeper. Raya's contract with Brentford was due to expire in a year's time but this has been extended to stop him from leaving on a free transfer. Raya's agent Jaume Munell confirmed Raya's shirt number on Instagram on Tuesday afternoon before the transfer was officially announced. Munell posted a picture of him and his client during a training session, with the latter wearing the No.22 shirt. Although Raya's arrival will spark a battle for a starting role with Ramsdale, Arsenal's newest recruit insists he wants to former a "GK union" with the Englishman. It'll be interesting to see which goalkeeper starts their next game against Crystal Palace on Monday night. David Raya completes Arsenal transfer in blow to Aaron Ramsdale "I'm over the moon to be able to take this challenge in my career and make the step up," Raya told Arsenal's website. "I'm really excited to get going and see how the season ends up. I spoke to the boss and he sent me the values of what Arsenal are about. "The way that the club is going, it's growing even more so it is a beautiful challenge to take and I couldn't say no. I've seen Arsenal a lot for a lot of years and since [Mikel] came he's made a massive difference to the style of play and to the club. "The way the team plays out of the back, being confident and taking possession to the other team is the main thing why I fit into the team. I'm going to try and help as much as possible and we'll see what happens." On his){kind=link}
Spain international David Raya has completed his season-long loan transfer to Premier League title candidates Arsenal after four impressive seasons with Brentford
David Raya will wear the No.22 shirt at Arsenal after his move from Brentford was completed… but he’s got Aaron Ramsdale’s No.1 jersey in his sights.
Raya, 27, has joined the Gunners on a season-long loan deal. Arsenal have the option to make the transfer permanent, with Raya now battling Ramsdale, 26, to be Mikel Arteta’s first-choice goalkeeper. Raya’s contract with Brentford was due to expire in a year’s time but this has been extended to stop him from leaving on a free transfer.
Raya’s agent Jaume Munell confirmed Raya’s shirt number on Instagram on Tuesday afternoon before the transfer was officially announced. Munell posted a picture of him and his client during a training session, with the latter wearing the No.22 shirt.
Although Raya’s arrival will spark a battle for a starting role with Ramsdale, Arsenal’s newest recruit insists he wants to former a “GK union” with the Englishman. It’ll be interesting to see which goalkeeper starts their next game against Crystal Palace on Monday night.