Ramsey completes Arsenal move

Last updated : 17 June 2008 By Michael Morris

The 17 year old midfielder completed his move to the Emirates Stadium last Friday for an undisclosed fee, thought to total around £5m.

It's a dream move for Ramsey and we wish all the very best. Unfortunately there is no loan back clause within this contract so lets hope we get to see Aaron sooner rather than later playing for the Arsenal first team and also for Wales.

Manager Arsène Wenger told www.arsenal.com : "We're delighted to have signed Aaron Ramsey. He is a young player who has shown huge potential with his performances for both Cardiff City and Wales at under-17 and Under-21 levels. He is still only 17, but has already shown that he is a very intelligent and mature player with great quality. Although he mainly plays in midfield, Aaron is a versatile player and can also play across the defence. We are all looking forward to welcoming Aaron to the Club for our pre-season preparations."

Aaron Ramsey, also speaking on www.arsenal.com, said: "I'm so happy to have signed for Arsenal. I am joining one of the biggest clubs in the world and can't wait to meet my new team mates. I recently met with Arsène Wenger and he was a big factor in my decision to join Arsenal. He talked to me for a long time about the Club and the plans for the future, which really excites me. Arsenal is a Club which always gives young players an opportunity at the highest level of the game and I am going to work my hardest to be part of future successes here.

"It was a really difficult decision to leave Cardiff City, they are my local club with great supporters and I would just like thank everyone at Cardiff City for their support and help in my early career. I will still look out for their results and there will always be a place in my heart for the Bluebirds."