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Aaron Ramsdale's fall from Arsenal to Southampton
Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, once a rising star, now sits without senior football after three years at Southampton.
In brief
Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, once a rising star, now sits without senior football after three years at Southampton. Aaron Ramsdale, a former Arsenal goalkeeper, has not played competitive football for five months after being dropped by Southampton. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Ramsdale's Arsenal rise
Ramsdale joined Arsenal in 2021 after Sheffield United's relegation.
“the best i've seen for years”
Key Arsenal error
Ramsdale gave away the opening goal in a 3-3 draw with Southampton.
“costly error”
Arsenal's title bid
Arsenal lost the 2022-23 title to Manchester City after the draw.
“the draw handed the initiative to manchester city”
Raya takes over
David Raya replaced Ramsdale as Arsenal's first-choice goalkeeper in 2023.
“quickly claimed the number one spot”
Southampton move
Ramsdale joined Southampton for £25m in August 2024.
“sold to southampton for £25m”
Southampton's struggle
Southampton finished bottom of the Premier League with 12 points in 2024-25.
“second-lowest ever points tally”
Ramsdale's errors
Ramsdale conceded 66 goals in 2024-25, the most by any goalkeeper.
“conceded more goals than any other goalkeeper”
Southampton's relegation
Southampton were relegated to the Championship after the 2024-25 season.
“fourth relegation”
Newcastle loan
Ramsdale moved to Newcastle on loan for the 2025-26 season.
“newcastle united on loan”
Newcastle's failure
Ramsdale kept two clean sheets in 23 appearances for Newcastle.
“kept just two clean sheets”
Southampton drop
Southampton's manager dropped Ramsdale from the first team this season.
“not part of his plans this season”
Ramsdale's plan
Ramsdale aims to help Southampton get promoted to the Premier League by January.
“try to help southampton win promotion back to the premier league”
The big picture
Aaron Ramsdale, a former Arsenal goalkeeper, has not played competitive football for five months after being dropped by Southampton.
