Mikel Arteta passionately defended David Raya, describing the influence of Spanish at Arsenal as “formidable” after being strongly criticized for having signed it two years ago.
When Arteta sanctioned the move of Raya de Brentford in 2023, eyebrows were lifted. Arsenal had already Aaron Ramsdale, who had been signed shortly before and had established himself as a favorite of fans.
Critics have accused Arteta of unnecessary disruption and questioned the logic behind 30 million pounds sterling in total for another goalkeeper.
Quick advance until 2025, and Raya categorically reduced these doubts. The 29 -year -old only conceded 81 goals in 99 appearances, while keeping an exceptional 41 clean sheets.
David Raya succeeded in Arsenal
This form helped him win consecutive Golden Glove Awards, which makes him the most statistically statistically successful goal in the history of Arsenal during his first 100 games.
Arteta, speaking in front of the confrontation of the Premier League of Arsenal with Nottingham Forest, quickly highlighted how remarkable Raya figures are.
When she is informed of the white leaf record of her goalkeeper, the Spaniard interrupted with a smile, as the metro reported:
“Quite well? This is the best in the history of the football club! It’s incredible. And I was hammered when I brought it!”
He added:
“This is also the prospect. When a few months or years go by, it’s really good to look back and think. With the help of everyone, he had a huge impact on the team. What he did during this period is an exception.”
Arteta brought the artillerymen to another level
Raya’s transformation of a signature questioned to an elite guardian of the Premier League reflects the own evolution of Arsenal under Arteta. Since his return to the Emirates in 2019, the Spaniard has passed the artillerymen of the mediocrity of the intermediate table to the real titles.
While silverware has just escaped them, great signatures such as Declan Rice, Ben White, Gabriel Magalhaes and Martin Odegaard were an integral part of the resurgence of Arsenal.
The transfer window this summer showed their ambition, with Ebelechi Eze, Martín Zubimendi and Viktor Gyokerres arriving to strengthen the team.
With Raya repressing the defense and that the spine of Arsenal has strengthened, many believe that this season could finally be the one where the Gunners put an end to their long expectations for the main honors.
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