Matt Turner has signed a long-term deal with Arsenal (Photo: Getty)
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Matt Turner from New England Revolution on a long-term deal for a fee of around £7.5million.
Turner’s move to the Emirates was first announced in February, and according to the American international himself playing for Arsenal is a dream come true.
‘Obviously, New Jersey is pretty far from North London, but watching Arsenal as a kid, I fell in love with the way the team plays, and the values of this club,’ the 28-year-old said in his announcement video.
‘It felt like a long shot, but why not dream of putting my team’s shirt on one day. So, I dedicated my life to working at my game and being the best player and person that I could be.
‘I was able to realise a dream, and this is one of the best days of my life.’
Turner was voted MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in 2021 (Photo: Getty)
While Turner will undoubtedly serve as Aaron Ramsdale’s No.2, the keeper is highly rated having been voted the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in 2021 and winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup with his country in the same year, keeping five clean sheets in six games.
Upon his signing, Mikel Arteta said: ‘Matt is an experienced goalkeeper who will bring high quality to our squad.
‘He has shown with his performances in recent years in both the MLS and at international level with the United States that he is a goalkeeper who will give us added strength going into next season.’
The club’s technical director Edu added: ‘We identified Matt some time ago and worked hard to ensure that his transfer was complete so he could join us in time for our pre-season in July.
‘We now look forward to Matt joining us, settling into his new home and working ahead of next season.’
Before even kicking a ball for his new club, Turner has already endeared himself to Gunners fans, after he was filmed refusing to sign a Tottenham shirt at his last New England game in June.
He has become Arsenal’s third signing of the summer after forward Marquinhos and midfielder Fabio Vieira, while the much-anticipated arrival of Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City is set to announced imminently.
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