Southampton have completed the signing of Arsenal and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale for £25m.
The Saints will pay an initial £18m for the former Sheffield United goalkeeper, with an extra £7m in add-ons.
The 26-year-old has signed a four-year deal at St Mary’s and the club have the option of extending his deal by a further 12 months.
Ramsdale, capped five times for England, was selected for Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad.
He made 89 appearances for Arsenal after a £26m move to the Emirates from Sheffield United in 2021.
“Aaron is a real statement signing for us,” said Saints boss Russell Martin.
“I’m very grateful to ownership and the board for making it happen, especially as so many other clubs were keen to get him.”
The former Bournemouth goalkeeper attended Southampton’s play-off win against Leeds United in May in support of close friend David Brooks, who was on loan with the Saints from the Cherries.
Arsenal expect to complete a season-long loan move for Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto to replace Ramsdale.
