Former Arsenal goalkeeper Mat Ryan has revealed he held talks with Mikel Arteta over the prospect of signing a everlasting take care of 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 mentioned.
“It was all very optimistic. He mentioned I’d exceeded everybody’s expectations and I gave him numerous complications in choice.”
“His remark to me was, ‘I’m going to talk to the membership about attempting to signal you completely.’ Over the summer season, we have been ready. The membership by no means contacted us straight, then it bought to the purpose the place I had one other provide (from Sociedad). We went again to Arsenal they usually simply mentioned I wasn’t No 1 on their listing.”
The 29-year-old left the Gunners and signed for Spanish facet Actual Sociedad and has made 9 appearances throughout all competitions.
