LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Arsenal have officially announced David Raya, Spanish goalkeeper, as a loan signing from Brentford after Matt Turner’s permanent transfer to Nottingham Forest.
According to reports, the 27-year-old’s initial loan would cost £3 million ($3.8 million), with the option to purchase it for £27 million ($34 million).
To safeguard his worth in the event that the option is not exercised, the Bees extended Raya’s contract until 2025.
He was already in the final year of his contract. He will don the number 22 shirt, according to the Arsenal.
With the addition of Raya, Aaron Ramsdale and the Spaniard will compete for the top goalkeeping position at Arsenal.
Because the second choice, Matt Turner, recently moved to Nottingham Forest, manager Mikel Arteta has been looking to fill that position with more depth.
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Since joining Brentford from Blackburn Rovers in 2019, Raya has appeared in 161 games.
Arsenal sporting director Edu told the club’s website: “We welcome David to us on a season-long loan from Brentford.
“David is a top-quality goalkeeper, who has consistently performed to a high level with Brentford in the Premier League.
“With David joining us we are adding quality and depth to our squad so we can perform at the highest possible level in all competitions.”
Arsenal take on Crystal Palace on Monday in their second Premier League fixture of the new season. It remains to be seen who will start in goal for that clash.