England international Aaron Ramsdale has declared that he decided to move to Southampton FC to continue his football career after failing to win back his role as Arsenal’s number-one shot-stopper.
Ramsdale, who disclosed in a chat with the media, stated that he has been around football long enough to know that a manager’s decision is a manager’s decision.
He stated that he tried his best to change Arteta’s mind and force his way back in as the first-choice goalkeeper of Arsenal but his mind was set especially after David Raya had a spectacular season.
The goalkeeper said that it was tough to face reality but he has no ill feelings as he has found a new home where he can play football again and restart his career again.
“No, I’ve been around football long enough that the manager’s decision is the manager’s decision,” Ramsdale said on talkSPORT.
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“I tried my best to change his mind and force my way back in. His mind was set and at the same time, David had a great season.
“You can have all the upset or qualms about being taken out but when someone else is delivering, you’ve just got to take it on the chin.
“It was tough but I’ve found a new home and I’m looking forward to playing again. You move on, there’s no bad blood and you’ve got to restart your career again.
“It was a really difficult season but my character and personality, I started the game by enjoying it but when it gets taken away, it’s tough.
“That’s why unfortunately you have to move on but I’m happy about where I’m at now.”
