New Delhi:
The debate surrounding Arsenal’s midfielder Aaron Ramsey finally comes to a rest as he moves to Juventus for a four-year deal, reportedly paying him £400,000 a week. The whopping deal will make the 28-year-old highest-salaried British footballer ever. The Wales International is expected to arrive in Northen Italy on 1st July and his four-year contract will end on 30th June 2023.
The official club statement says that: “Juventus will incur additional costs of € 3.7 million, to be paid within 10th July 2019.” His transfer to Juventus will bring his 11-year stint with Gunners come to a rest, having moved to Cardiff in 2008. Over the past decade, Aaron Ramsey has played 256 premier league games and has scored 36 goals. He also won three FA Cup, and two community shield. He also had two loan spells at Nottingham Forest in 2010, and back at the former club, Cardiff in 2011.
Ramsey also wrote on Instagram that he has been absolutely loyal and supportive to Arsenal fans in all these years.
"I wanted to issue a personal statement for all the Arsenal fans that have been extremely loyal and supportive," he said.
"You welcomed me as a teenager and have been there for me through all the highs and lows I have encountered during my time at the club. It is with a heavy heart that I leave after 11 incredible years in north London. Thank you.”
He further said that he will continue to give his best on the field to help his side clinch the title."I will continue to give the team 100 percent and hope to finish the season strongly, before heading on to my next chapter in Turin."
Interestingly, he becomes the third Welshman to play for Juventus following club legend John Charles and former European Golden Boot winner Ian Rush.
The London club wished Aaron Ramsey saying, "Everyone at Arsenal Football Club wishes Aaron Ramsey a happy and successful future. Aaron's made a fantastic contribution to our club since joining from Cardiff City in 2008. He has always been a consummate professional and will always have a special place in the hearts and memories of Arsenal fans around the world."
