Southampton signed goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale in the summer from Arsenal and he could be vital in their hopes of avoiding relegation.
Alex McCarthy was previously the first-choice goalkeeper for Russell Martin’s Southampton, but the Saints completed the £25 million signing of Aaron Ramsdale, and he has become their first-choice goalkeeper.
Ramsdale is Southampton’s highest earner, which is hardly surprising considering the Englishman was signed from Premier League title-chasing Arsenal.
With Ramsdale joining the club in the summer, fans may not know a lot about the Englishman so here is everything you need to know about the Saints shot-stopper.
Where was Aaron Ramsdale born?
Ramsdale was born in Stoke-On-Trent, which is located in the Midlands.
When was Aaron Ramsdale born?
Ramsdale was born on May 14, 1998, which makes him 26 years old at the time of this writing.
Aaron Ramsdale’s height
Ramsdale is 6 foot 3 inches tall, which is a good height for a goalkeeper.
Aaron Ramsdale’s Southampton transfer fee
Southampton spent £25 million to sign Ramsdale from Arsenal. This expenditure represented the biggest outlay on a single player during the 2024 summer transfer windo
Aaron Ramsdale’s Southampton wages
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Ramsdale is Southampton’s highest earner with the former AFC Bournemouth goalkeeper earning over £100,000 a week at St Mary’s Stadium.
What did Russell Martin say about Aaron Ramsdale?
Speaking to Southampton’s website after Ramsdale’s move was complete, manager Martin said: “I’m delighted. Bringing in a player like Aaron is a real statement signing for us, so I’m very grateful to ownership and the board for making it happen, especially as so many other clubs were keen to get him.
“Aaron is obviously a very talented goalkeeper, but also an impressive all-round football player, which is clearly important for us with the way we play.”
Aaron Ramsdale wife
Ramsdale is currently married to Georgia Irwin, with the pair tying the knot back in June of 2023 with Irwin pregnant at the time. Ramsdale’s son, Ronnie, was born in November of 2023.
