Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's Manager, Explains Rationale Behind David Raya Signing
In a recent interview, Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal Football Club, shed light on his decision to sign David Raya on loan from Brentford at the start of the season. Despite having Aaron Ramsdale as the team's established goalkeeper, Arteta opted to bring in Raya, a move that raised eyebrows among fans and pundits alike.
Arteta's reasoning behind the signing was to introduce new qualities to the goalkeeping position, with the aim of enhancing the team's overall performance. As the season progressed, Raya proved himself to be an excellent addition, ultimately displacing Ramsdale as the team's number one goalkeeper.
Raya's impressive form has seen him finish the season as the top goalkeeper in the league, with an impressive 15 clean sheets to his name. Moreover, it has been reported that Arsenal will sign Raya permanently at the end of the season, a move that is likely to be widely welcomed by fans and the football community.
In an interview with BeIN, Arteta addressed the initial reaction to Raya's signing, stating, "We understood the reaction, yes... but if you want to get better, you have to elevate the level and make decisions!" Arteta's willingness to make tough decisions to improve the team has been widely praised, and his faith in Raya has been vindicated by the goalkeeper's outstanding performances.
With Raya set to join the team permanently, Arsenal fans will be hoping that the goalkeeper can continue his excellent form and play a key role in the team's future success.
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