David Raya’s agent to Jaume Munell spoke to AFTV.co.uk, and helped shed some light into a move that generated ample of controversies in the English media. 

Raya made a move to Arsenal in the summer in what is a loan deal, with an option that is deeply in the money for the Gunners – one which they are very likely to convert into a permanent deal come the end of the season.

The Spaniard has made quite a shaky start to his career at Arsenal, conceding some horrendous goals although backing that up with some super performances. The Gunners faithful will demand set of consistent performances from David as Ramsdale warms his gloves on the bench. Surely things must be tight between them, one that pushes both of them.

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(all the questions and quotes are down to the team at AFTV)

When did Arsenal first become interested in Raya?:

“Arsenal showed interest for the first time three years ago in 2021. They tried to buy him but Brentford didn’t want to sell him at any price. After they bought Ramsdale that was an easier option but David has always been the priority. This summer, he had just one year left on his contract with Brentford and Arsenal was the club that showed the most concrete interest and have always been our priority.

“Tottenham also was interested and made an official bid but it was refused because was lower than the 40 million euros that Brentford wanted to sell him, also Bayern Munich was interested and had an amazing offer but with no buy option included and for this reason, we’ve not accepted it.

“Bayern Munich didn’t understand our refusal because they thought that Raya would have been the backup keeper at Arsenal but as you can see it’s not like this. Also Manchester United and Chelsea made an inquiry but nothing concrete.”

Raya is having a really great time at Arsenal and seems that he’s completely adapted to the environment:

“Yes, it’s true, he’s in love with Arsenal, everything is going extremely well and he has been welcomed really well by everyone, he’s a great professional, a really nice guy and he has adapted really well in the team.”

On Raya’s goals and ambitions for this season:

“He’s a really ambitious guy, every season he sets big goals trying to achieve it, season per season. This year the goal was to play the Champions League and with Spain. His goal now is to play well at Arsenal and to consolidate as one of the best keepers of the league and to be the starter of Spain”.

Raya’s dream for his career and with Arsenal:

“David’s dream was to play in one of the big six clubs in the Premier League, now he wants to win the Champions League and the World Cup”.

On the formula that Arsenal have dealt with Brentford to buy Raya and said:

“The formula of the deal is a loan with the option to buy, Arsenal had some Financial Fairplay issues and this is the reason why they haven’t bought him with permanent transfer”.

Last season Arsenal was really close to winning the title and made a fantastic campaign but couldn’t do it in the end. This season the belief is that Arsenal can try again to win the title and do well in the Champions League:

“Arsenal is a team with a lot of quality and a lot of young players trained by a top coach Mikel Arteta, they have maximum ambition. Arsenal have a clear identity, and a clear style of play that really works, as you can see by the results. Last year they were close to winning the Premier League, I believe that this year they can win it and try to win the Champions League, it’s tough but they have the quality and the ambition to try to do it”.

Arsenal goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana had a really important role in the choice of David Raya as a keeper for Arsenal, he’s also assisted by Munell:

“Inaki and [Mikel] Arteta were key for the deal, they have been determined for the choice that we made to play for Arsenal, the club have a project and a philosophy that fit completely for David”.

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