Wayne Rooney has revealed his surprise at how well Aaron Ramsdale has performed this season, hailing the Arsenal goalkeeper’s character as his best asset. Eyebrows were raised when the Gunners parted with a reported £24 million to sign the 23-year-old from Sheffield United last summer.
Ramsdale had suffered successive relegations with the Blades and Bournemouth in his previous two seasons, and there were doubts as to whether he could make the step up to a club the size of Arsenal. However, those fears have been laid to rest with stopper proving to be an inspired signing by Mikel Arteta.
The Englishman eventually replaced Bernd Leno as the Gunners’ No.1 and has been an integral part of their challenge for fourth spot this season. And Rooney paid tribute to the Ramsdale’s form, highlighting the role he’s played in Arsenal’s improved defensive record this term.
