Arsenal has activated a £27 million clause to secure the services of goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford on a permanent contract.

All eyes are on Yamal as the highly anticipated Euro 2024 quarter-final between Spain and Germany approaches. The clash between these two football powerhouses is set to be a thrilling encounter that will have fans on the edge of their seats.

In other news, Arsenal has made a significant move in the transfer market by activating the £27 million option to sign goalkeeper David Raya on a long-term deal from Brentford. Raya, who joined The Gunners on a season-long loan last year, impressed manager Mikel Arteta and became the team’s first-choice goalkeeper ahead of Aaron Ramsdale.

Raya’s performances were instrumental in Arsenal’s quest for the Premier League title, as he kept an impressive 16 clean sheets and won the Golden Glove award. Although the team narrowly missed out on the title to Manchester City, Raya’s contributions did not go unnoticed.

Speaking about his permanent move to Arsenal, Raya expressed his excitement and gratitude to the club and its supporters. He described it as a dream come true and thanked everyone for their support throughout the past year.

Before joining Brentford in 2019, Raya had a successful spell at Blackburn Rovers, making over 100 appearances for the club. His time at Brentford further solidified his reputation as a talented goalkeeper, catching the attention of Arteta and prompting the surprise move to Arsenal.

In his debut season for Arsenal, Raya made 41 appearances across all competitions, keeping an impressive 20 clean sheets. He also made crucial saves, including two penalties against Porto that helped the team reach the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 14 years.

Arteta expressed his delight at securing Raya’s services on a permanent basis, highlighting his importance to the team both on and off the pitch. The manager praised Raya’s strong foundations and expressed confidence in his ability to continue achieving success with Arsenal.

With the new Premier League season just around the corner, Arsenal will kick off their campaign against Wolves at the Emirates on August 17. The team will be hoping that Raya’s presence between the sticks will contribute to a successful season ahead.