Edu explains Matt Turner exit as Arsenal confirm £10m deal ahead of David Raya signing

Marc Mayo9 August 2023

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of Matt Turner from Arsenal.

The USA international joins on an initial £7million deal, with £3m in add-ons, after a single season in north London.

Arsenal sporting director Edu explained the decision to sell goalkeeper Turner ahead of the £30m arrival of David Raya from Brentford.

He told the club website: “On behalf of everyone at the club, we would like to thank Matt for his contribution to Arsenal and wish him and his family all the best in their new chapter.

"Matt is an international goalkeeper with the United States and is at a stage of his career when he needs to be playing regularly. He is leaving with our best wishes to join Nottingham Forest.”

Turner is set to compete with Dean Henderson at the City Ground, should the Manchester United shot-stopper complete his anticipated return before the transfer deadline.

The 29-year-old said: “It feels great to be here. It’s something I’m really looking forward to, it’s a great challenge and a great step in my career.

“When I heard that there was interest to bring me here, it just felt right for my family, it felt right when my agent spoke to me about it and it feels like the right move for me right now.

“The manager and the backroom staff, everything about the club has a little sparkle to it. It’s felt right from the start and I’m happy it’s got done.

“I’m looking forward to making a connection with my teammates, the fans and the city. I’m grateful to be here and can’t wait to get things started.”

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