Sporting Director Edu makes statement on BIG Arsenal summer signing!

Sporting Director Edu has revealed why Arsenal made the decision to extend the stay of David Raya this summer and keep him on a permanent deal.

Raya spent last season on loan at Arsenal and helped the Gunners challenge for the Premier League title by claiming the Golden Glove award for the most clean sheets.

The Spaniard’s temporary move from Brentford to north London included an option to sign the goalkeeper permanently for £27m, and the Gunners made the decision to keep hold of their star this transfer window.

And after seeing the deal get announced – Edu told the ARSENAL website: “We are so happy to have completed the deal to sign David from Brentford.

“He had a beautiful first season with us, winning the Premier League Golden Glove. He is a talented international, a great professional and a popular figure at the club. We benefited from all of this last season during his loan with us.

“David’s signing is another strong example of our recruitment strategy in action, as we continue to build a team that will challenge for major trophies. We know there’s so much more to come from him and we are excited that he will continue to be a big part of the journey we are all on.”

On making his move permanent, David Raya said: “After a year on loan as a Gunner, I can finally say that I’m an ARSENAL player for the coming years. I’m excited to see what the future holds but always living in and enjoying the present.

“It’s a dream come true to be here and I want to thank you for all the support you have already given me throughout the last year.”

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