Ramsdale joins Arsenal - More expensive than Pickford & Neuer with add-ons
Arsenal will most likely finalise two transfers with a total volume of at least €63 million shortly. In addition to Real Madrid midfielder Martin Ødegaard, who has already completed his medical and whose transfer fee could rise from €35 million to €40 million thanks to possible add-ons, Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale will also join the Gunners. According to Sky Sports, the 23-year-old will undergo his medical on Thursday.
Update: Arsenal confirmed the signing on Friday evening.
In Ramsdale, current goalkeeper Bernd Leno does not only get high-quality, but also expensive competition. Arsenal had agreed an initial transfer fee of €28 million with the Blades. Another €7 million could be due because of bonus payments, according to reports. Once these are paid, the international will overtake England’s number one Jordan Pickford (€28.5 million) and Manuel Neuer (€30 million) in the ranking of the most expensive goalkeepers in history, among others. He would then find himself alongside Thibaut Courtois and Jasper Cillessen in fifth place.
Onana & co - the most expensive goalkeepers in history
Sheffield had signed Ramsdale from Bournemouth for €20.5 million a year ago, his current contract runs until 2024.
- Date of Birth/Age:
- 14.05.1998 (25)
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Nat.:
- Current club:
- Arsenal FC
- Contract until:
- Jun 30, 2026
- Position:
- Goalkeeper
- Market Value:
- €40.00m
- Total Market Value:
- €1.09bn
- Competition:
- Premier League
- Position:
- 4.
- Manager:
- Mikel Arteta
- Squad size:
- 25
- Latest Transfer:
- David Raya
- Total Market Value:
- €135.68m
- Competition:
- Premier League
- Position:
- 17.
- Manager:
- Paul Heckingbottom
- Squad size:
- 30
- Latest Transfer:
- James McAtee
