'I got there really early': Broadcaster shares what Aaron Ramsdale was seen doing before Arsenal v Southampton match

10/08/2024 11:15 AM

On Saturday, Arsenal welcomed Aaron Ramsdale back to the Emirates Stadium for the first time since his summer move to Southampton.

The England international was the Gunners' number one for two years, helping Mikel Arteta’s side go to the next level and making 89 appearances in all competitions.

However, Ramsdale lost his first-team place to David Raya last season, and he duly completed a move from Arsenal to the Saints over the summer.

The 26-year-old is now Southampton's first-choice keeper, having made five Premier League appearances for the newly-promoted side.

Ramsdale didn't have to wait long to renew acquaintances with his former employers at Arsenal, thanks to the fixture calendar sending Southampton to N5 in early October.

The Three Lions stopper gave a good account of himself against the Gunners and couldn't really do much against the goals scored against him.

Ramsdale was seen embracing some of his former colleagues at full-time, and now broadcaster Faye Carruthers has shared what she saw him doing before the game.

Aaron Ramsdale ‘looked really pleased’ to be back at Arsenal

Carruthers, speaking on the Seaman Says podcast, said she was at the game “really early” and noticed him speaking to Arsenal’s coaching staff and fans.

"I was at the game and actually the focus was on him (Ramsdale) right from the start,” she said.

“I got there really early, and he was out there really early with the Southampton players, talking to the Arsenal coaching staff, going around chatting to fans.

“(He) looked really pleased to be back, but it must have felt really weird for him on another level.”

At the end of the game, Ramsdale embraced former colleagues David Raya and Mikel Arteta.

He then got a standing ovation from the Clock End for giving his shirt to a young Southampton fan.

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Everything has worked out well for all parties

Although it’s a shame that Ramsdale spent a year of his career effectively on the sidelines, it has worked out well for him in the end.

He’s now at another Premier League club, getting regular football and working hard in pursuit of keeping the Saints in the top flight.

Meanwhile, Arsenal were able to recoup a substantial amount of their outlay on Ramsdale after having got a lot of great use out of him.

And last but not least, Southampton have a superb player on their hands who will hopefully make a huge difference in terms of their hopes of staying up.