England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has joined Newcastle United on a season-long loan from Southampton, with the chance to reunite with manager Eddie Howe playing a major role in his decision.
The 27-year-old, who previously worked with Howe at Bournemouth, said the move felt like a return to familiar ground. Howe signed Ramsdale from Sheffield United in 2017 for around £800,000, helping to shape the early stages of his professional career.
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“Working with the manager and his coaching staff again was a big draw for me,” Ramsdale said.
“They’ve already had a great influence on my career. The gaffer turned me from a man into a professional footballer at Bournemouth and really showed me the ropes.”
Newcastle turned to Ramsdale after Manchester City beat them to the signing of their initial target, James Trafford, from Burnley.
Ramsdale becomes the Magpies’ third signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest and Antonio Cordero from Malaga.
Meanwhile, Newcastle rejected a £110 million bid from Liverpool for striker Alexander Isak on Friday. The club values the Swedish forward at around £150 million and remains determined to keep him.
