Agent of David Raya reveals Arsenal’s plan for first-choice goalkeeper

David Raya has made a total of 11 appearances, seven in the Premier League and four in the Champions League.

David Raya is currently the first-chocie goalkeeper for Arsenal and his agent clarifies on it how he was chosen over Ramasdale during the signing.

Raya agent has claimed that the Gunners were keen to sign the goalkeeper three years before his arrival at the Emirates Stadium. Raya opted to sign for Arsenal when Aaron Ramsdale was already the established number one.

Mikel Arteta gave him chances after summer signing. He planned to introduce the Spain international into the first team at the expense of Ramsdale. Ramsdale has been restricted to two outings in the EFL Cup since returning from England duty in September.

Raya has made a total of 11 appearances, seven in the Premier League and four in the Champions League despite having yet to overly convince.

While talking to AFTV, Munell said: “Arsenal showed interest for the first time three years ago in 2021. They tried to buy him but Brentford didn’t want to sell him at any price.

“After they bought Ramsdale, that was an easier option but David has always been the priority. This summer, he had just one year left on his contract with Brentford and Arsenal was the club that showed the most concrete interest and have always been our priority.

“Tottenham also was interested and made an official bid but it was refused because was lower than the €40m [£34.9m] that Brentford wanted to sell him, also Bayern Munich was interested and had an amazing offer but with no buy option included and for this reason, we’ve not accepted it.

“Bayern Munich didn’t understand our refusal because they thought that Raya would have been the backup keeper at Arsenal but as you can see it’s not like this. Also Manchester United and Chelsea made an inquiry but nothing concrete.”

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