Arsenal first choice goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has signed a new long-term contract with the club. 

Ramsdale came to North London from Sheffield United in the summer of 2021 and enjoyed a stellar first season at the Emirates, ousting Bernd Leno as No1 between the sticks on the way to keeping 14 clean sheets in all competitions.

The 25-year-old made his senior international debut for England in November 2021, during the 10-0 victory over San Marino. 

A delighted Mikel Arteta said: “We’re all so happy that Aaron has signed a new contract. The way Aaron has developed over the past two years has been exceptional, with his performances, contribution and overall adaptation to the club.

"It’s great that we’re continuing to build our future with our biggest talents in our young squad. We’re all looking forward to enjoying many more years of Aaron the player and the person at the football club.”

Ramsdale began his pro career with Sheffield United, before joining AFC Bournemouth as an 18-year-old in 2017, where he made 37 Premier League appearances for the Cherries in 2019-20, having previously gained first-team experience on loan at Chesterfield in League Two and AFC Wimbledon in League One. He returned to the Blades ahead of the 2020-21 campaign and was an ever-present in the Premier League that season, before moving to us.

Ramsdale has already made 76 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions, with his performances rewarded by being named in the England squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar last December.

Sporting Director Edu added: “It’s great that we’ve agreed and completed a new contract with Aaron. We have enjoyed so many positive moments from Aaron’s performances in his two years with us, and are looking forward to many more.

"We must also remember that Aaron is still very young, so there is still a lot more to come from him, as we continue to build with our young foundations.” 

The new deal runs until 2026 with an option to extend for another year to 2027.