Arsenal confirms signing Matt Turner as a goalkeeper for a whopping 7.5 million pounds

Arsenal has signed a three-year contract with Matt Turner, a USA goalkeeper. The contract is expected to be worth GBP 7.5 million with the option of being extended by another year.

Matt Turner is a 28-year-old USA goalie engaged with New England Revolution, a professional American soccer club competing in Major League Soccer (MLS).

The overall deal includes an initial fee of GBP 5.5 million, expected to increase to around GBP 7.5 million after factoring in add-ons.


Matt Turner is expected to join Arsenal as a backup goalie to the existing number one Aaron Ramsdale. Arsenal might also sell Bernd Leno this summer. Leno has a remaining year in his current contract, and Fulham is one of the several clubs that want him to be a part of their team.

After his international debut in January 2021, Turner played 16 times for the USA. He was an integral part of the team’s qualification to the World Cup held in Qatar this year.

Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, said that Turner is an experienced goalkeeper that would add quality to their squad. Turner has also shown his potential in recent years by performing at MLS and other international games as a goalkeeper who can give additional strength to their team.

Arteta also added that they welcome Turner and his family as a part of their club and look forward to working together.

The technical director of Arsenal, Edu, said that the club is delighted to have Matt. He also reiterated that Matt is a qualified and experienced goalkeeper who would be an addition to Arsenal. Edu remarked that Arsenal had identified Turner before and worked hard for Turner’s transfer to be complete so that he could join Arsenal in July before the season starts.

Edu finished his comment by saying they are looking forward to Matt joining Arsenal, settling into his new abode and working before the next season kicks in.