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What went wrong for Aaron Ramsdale? Ex-Arsenal star now fourth choice in Championship

Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale's career has taken a dramatic turn since leaving the Gunners.

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 5:30 AM
What went wrong for Aaron Ramsdale? Ex-Arsenal star now fourth choice in Championship
Key Things to Know
  • Aaron Ramsdale has dropped to fourth-choice goalkeeper at Championship side Southampton.
  • Ramsdale joined Southampton permanently for up to £25m before an unconvincing loan at Newcastle United.
  • Newcastle chose not to trigger their purchase option after Ramsdale made only 12 league appearances.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Aaron Ramsdale has become the fourth-choice goalkeeper at Championship side Southampton just three years after making the PFA Team of the Year with Arsenal. After Mikel Arteta replaced him with David Raya, Ramsdale suffered relegation with Southampton in 2024/25 before spending an unconvincing loan spell at Newcastle United under Eddie Howe.

Following Newcastle's choice not to sign him permanently, Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert placed Daniel Peretz, George Long, and Jamie Jones ahead of Ramsdale in the squad. Despite reported transfer interest, Ramsdale stayed to avoid disrupting his young family and aims to fight for his place until January.

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