Aaron Ramsey Explains Why He Rejected Manchester United
Back in 2008, Manchester United and Arsenal were in battle over a 17-year-old midfielder by the name of Aaron Ramsey. Arsenal won that fight, signing Ramsey for a £2.5 million ($4 million) fee. And he has since turned into one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.
Manchester United fans were always flummoxed why Ramsey chose Arsenal over the Red Devils. And now Ramsey has opened up to ESPN FC, via the Mirror, about why she picked the Emirates, and it was all down to manager Arsene Wenger. The Welsh midfielder explained:
“He [Wenger] likes to get young kids with talent and natural ability and turn them into world-class players.
He’s done that on many occasions in the past – he’ll continue doing that. His experience, knowing how to deal with [young players] is quite remarkable.
“He gets his satisfaction from seeing them develop as a player – and as a person as well – and gives them information on the pitch, and opportunities to go out there, play, and express themselves”
After picking Arsenal over Manchester United, Ramsey had a hard bedding in period at the club. Not only did he struggle to get into the first team, but back in 2008 in suffered a career threatening leg break.
There were genuine concerns that his career could be over because of the ferocious tackle from Stoke City’s Ryan Shawcross. But, since he returned from his 18-month layoff, Ramsey has blossomed into one of the first name on Arsenal’s team sheet.
In fact, Ramsey has now revealed that he harbours ambitions to become the captain of Arsenal permanently. This is a position that he has taken up on a part-time basis over pre-season.
“I’ve made a load of appearances now, I definitely feel one of the leaders, but I feel this group of players all have their own leadership skills.
It was nice to be given the armband, even though it was just a pre-season friendly, but it’s something I would like to do one day, to be captain.
It’s a great honour and achievement to do that, I’ve had experience of doing it with my country, it would be nice to do that [for Arsenal] one day.”
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