Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey signed a pre-contract settlement with Juventus on today in 2019.
It was introduced by the Serie A membership that Ramsey, then 28, had agreed a four-year deal and would formally be a part of on July 1, the day after his Arsenal contract expired.
Affirmation of the transfer ended appreciable hypothesis over the way forward for the Wales worldwide, who turned down a brand new deal on the Emirates Stadium.
Juventus had lengthy been the favourites for Ramsey’s signature regardless of a number of different high European golf equipment, together with Barcelona, Actual Madrid, Paris St Germain and Bayern Munich, being linked.
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In a press release issued on his social media platforms, Ramsey wrote: “I wished to difficulty a private assertion for all of the Arsenal followers who’ve been extraordinarily loyal and supportive.
“You welcomed me as an adolescent and have been there for me by means of all of the highs and lows I’ve encountered throughout my time on the membership.
“It’s with a heavy coronary heart that I depart after 11 unimaginable years in north London. Thanks.
“I’ll proceed to provide the group 100 per cent and hope to complete the season strongly, earlier than heading on to my subsequent chapter in Turin.”
A press release from the Gunners learn: “Everybody at Arsenal Soccer Membership needs Aaron Ramsey a contented and profitable future.
“Aaron’s made a incredible contribution to our membership since becoming a member of from Cardiff Metropolis in 2008. He has at all times been a consummate skilled and can at all times have a particular place within the hearts and reminiscences of Arsenal followers around the globe.”
Following his departure from Arsenal, Ramsey performed 70 occasions for Juventus, successful the Serie A title as soon as.
He was loaned out to Rangers earlier than becoming a member of Good on a free switch. Ramsey re-joined Cardiff final summer time after his contract with Good was terminated by mutual consent.
Ramsey, now 33, scored 3 times in his opening six video games for the Bluebirds, however has been sidelined since September with a knee harm.