Arteta names player that took Arsenal to another level

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta recently Spain international, David Raya as the player that has changed the fortune of the club.

The Gunners boss is of the opinion that the £27m signing has taken his team to a ‘different level’.

According to Arteta, the Spaniard has helped transform his squad at Emirates, adding that he had made a move to sign the player immediately he took charge as the club’s manager.

Recall that Raya moved to the North London club on loan, replacing England goalkeeper, Aaron Ramsdale at the club.

In his debut season, the Spaniard goalie won the Golden Glove award at the Emirates Stadium and secured a permanent deal worth £27m.

Going by the club’s performance this season, the 30-year-old Spain international is now rated among the best goalkeepers in the world.

“An amazing goalkeeper,” Arteta said, speaking about Raya.

“It’s a great story as well and how it happened.

When asked if Raya is the best signing he’s made singer taking over at Arsenal, Arteta added: “It’s a very difficult question to answer.

“But he’s certainly one that is taking us to a different level. He’s certainly a player that has brought something to our way of playing.”