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Ramsdale's professional journey took a significant turn when he returned to Sheffield United in 2020. His performances for the Blades were outstanding enough to earn him both the Player and Young Player of the Year awards. Such impressive displays between the posts attracted the attention of Arsenal. Arsenal came calling in 2021, splashing out a substantial fee to secure his services. At the Gunners, Ramsdale quickly established himself as first-choice keeper. He played every minute of Arsenal's 2022-23 Premier League campaign, demonstating incredible consistency and reliability. His shot-stopping abilities were recognized with Premier League Save of the Month awards in March and April 2023. After three seasons at Arsenal, Ramsdale made the move to \"Southampton FC\" in August 2024, looking for more regular first-team footbal after playing second fiddle toward the end of his Arsenal stint.

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Transfer	Goal	Assists
Southampton August 2024 - Now	0	0
Arsenal August 2021 - August 2024	0	0
England May 2021 - May 2025	0	0

Aaron Ramsdale: Career