REVEALED: Real Reason why Aaron Ramsdale broke down in tears during Arsenal game vs Southampton as Goalkeeper speaks of Emirate return

uncovered: The true reason Aaron Ramsdale sobbed after Arsenal’s match against Southampton as the goalie talked about the team’s comeback

When Aaron Ramsdale returned to the Emirates Stadium with Southampton, he was clearly moved by the enthusiastic reception he received from Arsenal fans.

When Ramsdale got ready for kickoff, the home crowd gave him an emotional welcome. Ramsdale had joined the south coast club for £25 million from the Gunners at the end of the summer transfer window.

The Gunners’ early arrivals offered him a standing ovation, which caused the former Arsenal player to become upset. In the last moments of the game, his name was chanted around the stadium, and many fans stayed to cheer him on after Arsenal won 3-1.

Having made 89 appearances for Arsenal, Ramsdale left in quest of consistent first-team play when David Raya took his place in Mikel Arteta’s starting lineup. He stated that he would rather be on the field frequently than be a bench warmer, even if it meant playing for a team that was in the middle of the pack.

Before the game, Ramsdale told Football Focus, “It [winning a trophy] wouldn’t have meant that much to me if I was sitting on the bench.” “All I wanted to do was play football. When I was younger, I wanted to play football—not just watch from the sidelines. My goal was to get out and play, so I’m fortunate to have ended up at Southampton.

Against his previous team, the Saints’ goalkeeper had a strong first half. He brilliantly stopped a low shot from Thomas Partey at the edge of the box and reacted fast to stop the rebound from going in. Arsenal was unable to break the deadlock in the first half, and the score was 0-0 at halftime despite their superior possession and multiple dangerous set pieces, according to the Mirror.

But in the second half, Bukayo Saka made a huge difference by setting up goals for Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz and then scoring one of his own. Ramsdale left Arsenal on good terms, having received approval from Arteta to do so.

Ramsdale remarked in an interview with talkSPORT, “I can only thank him for what he did for me during my time at Arsenal, and he thanked me for my contribution [when leaving].” He then on, “Not just myself, but as a football team, we’re pushing for a trophy and making a comeback into the Champions League.” In the end, managers and upper managers must make choices that may anger some people. We are still in contact after he made that choice.