Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United on a long-term contract, said the Premier League team on Friday.
The British media reported that a 23-year-old child had been given a four-year contract at an initial cost of 24 million pounds ($ 32.70 million).
Former British international under 21 is the main target for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta but the London Club was initially postponed by Sheffield United which was steep steep prices, reportedly worth 40 million pounds ($ 54.50 million).
“The club rejected a number of offers from Arsenal and expressed a desire to keep Ramsdale at Bramall Lane for the long term.
However, the discussion earlier this week with players and his representatives highlighted their desire to stay away from S2,” Sheffield United said in a statement.
“In addition, Arsenal returned with an upgraded offer, reciprocity.
It feels the best decision is to receive a club record,” the statement added.
Ramsdale, who joined Sheffield united from Bournemouth on August 2020, played all 38 matches in the league last season, maintaining five clean sheets.
He was named this year’s player at Bramall Lane but could not prevent the club from being down to the second level championship.
The arrival of Ramsdale at the Emirates Stadium is likely to see the second choice goalkeeper Alex Runarsson signed from the side of France Dijon last year, leaving the club.
Arsenal, who lost to Brentford in their Premier League opening last week, the host of Chelsea on Sunday.