The sought-after 26-year-old England international has moved to St Mary’s on a four-year contract, further strengthening the options in Russell Martin’s squad ahead of the summer transfer window closing. Ramsdale, who has been capped five times at senior level for his country, joins Saints after making 89 appearances for Arsenal over the past three seasons.
During that time, he was named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year for the 2022/23 campaign, as the division’s outstanding goalkeeper, further enhancing the reputation he had built during spells with previous clubs Sheffield United and Bournemouth, with Ramsdale having played a total of 153 top-flight matches in his career to date.
The Saints will pay an initial £18m for the former Sheffield United goalkeeper, with an extra £7m in add-ons. He made 89 appearances for Arsenal after a £26m move to the Emirates from Sheffield United in 2021. “Aaron is a real statement signing for us,” said Saints boss Russell Martin. “I’m very grateful to ownership and the board for making it happen, especially as so many other clubs were keen to get him.” Ramsdale had been linked to a move to Wolves. The former Bournemouth goalkeeper attended Southampton’s play-off win against Leeds United in May in support of close friend David Brooks, who was on loan with the Saints from the Cherries.