Arsenal legend Ian Wright says Aaron Ramsdale has shown himself to be an excellent signing since he arrived from Sheffield United in the summer.
The 23-year-old’s transfer from the Blade was questioned by fans and pundits alike but Wright thinks the goalkeeper has already proven the doubters wrong:
“Ramsdale is a phenomenon for Arsenal for what he has done. I am really pleased that it is turning out like it has for him because when we signed him for £30 million, people were teasing Arsenal, saying, ‘How can you sign a goalkeeper that has gone down twice’?”
“What I see is a goalkeeper that brings so much to the team, not just his brilliant goalkeeping at the moment, but his attitude and the fact that he is that chest-beating, he gets the team going, because I think there are a lot of introverted players at Arsenal, and he is somebody that, he keeps Arsenal going.”
It’s undoubtedly the case that Ramsdale’s performances have so far exceeded all expectations, and few are currently disputing the fact that he deserves to be the club’s number one.
His personality has also won over many supporters. As Wright mentions, he is clearly a very vocal presence both on and off the pitch, and he will become an influential figure in the dressing room over the next few years.
The key for every keeper, though, is consistency and it will be hoped that Ramsdale can build on this excellent start, maintaining the standards he has set himself throughout the course of the campaign.
