Aaron Ramsdale was not willing to play second fiddle at Arsenal. Mikel Arteta’s former first-choice goalkeeper was in for a big surprise when the club signed David Raya from Brentford in 2023 with plans for a permanent transfer. Now Arsenal are bringing in a goalkeeper with ambitions, but who also accepts that the Spaniard is at the front of the playing time queue.
Arsenal strengthen their goalkeeping team, with Illan Meslier joining from Leeds on a free transfer. The 26-year-old has 215 appearances in the Leeds shirt.
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Former Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier signs for Arsenal
“I’m extremely happy. It’s a big day for me because I’ve just become part of the champions. For me, Arsenal is the biggest club in England. I am very happy and proud to join Arsenal. I can’t wait to show the love I have for this emblem. I am looking forward to winning trophies with this team because it is a club that will lift trophies again and again,” says an enthusiastic Frenchman to the club’s website.
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