GOOD NEWS : Arsenal announce second summer signing; another move fully agreed and imminent

David Raya signs a four years contract at Arsenal. He is now officially a gunner.

GOOD NEWS : Arsenal announce second summer signing; another move fully agreed and imminent

Congratulations Raya. He is here to stay 💪💪

Arsenal have announced the arrival of goalkeeper David Raya who has become their second signing of the summer, while Fabrizio Romano has confirmed another move is fully agreed and imminent.

Eyebrows were raised when Arsenal sanctioned a loan swoop for David Raya last summer. Aaron Ramsdale had many admirers at the Emirates, though sporting director Edu and manager Mikel Arteta believed there was room for improvement.

The end result saw Raya drafted in from Brentford on a season-long loan. The Gunners paid the Bees a £3m loan fee and the deal also contained a buy option worth £27m.

Raya performed well during his first season in north London. His transfer certainly appeared a wise one given Ramsdale looked shaky and committed numerous errors on the rare occasions he did start between the sticks.

Arsenal always intended to activate their buy option from the moment the loan deal was struck and confirmation of their move came on Thursday.

Arsenal announced Raya has signed a long-term deal with the club, with reports elsewhere suggesting the contract runs for four years. Brentford have received £27m as per the buy option.

“After a year on loan as a Gunner, I can finally say that I’m an Arsenal player for the coming years,” said Raya upon completing the move. “I’m excited to see what the future holds but always living in and enjoying the present