Former Arsenal goalkeeper Mat Ryan has revealed he held talks with Mikel Arteta over the prospect of signing a everlasting cope with the Gunners.
Ryan signed for Arsenal on mortgage in January 2021 and managed solely three appearances for the north London membership. The Australian was eager to stay with the Gunners and signal a everlasting deal however the membership ended up bringing Aaron Ramsdale who turned first-choice keeper with Bernd Leno settling for the second selection shot-stopper.
“I had a sit-down with Arteta on the finish of the season,” he stated.
“It was all very constructive. He stated I’d exceeded everybody’s expectations and I gave him various complications in choice.”
“His remark to me was, ‘I’m going to talk to the membership about making an attempt to signal you completely.’ Over the summer season, we had been ready. The membership by no means contacted us straight, then it acquired to the purpose the place I had one other supply (from Sociedad). We went again to Arsenal they usually simply stated I wasn’t No 1 on their record.”
The 29-year-old left the Gunners and signed for Spanish aspect Actual Sociedad and has made 9 appearances throughout all competitions.