David Raya, the new goalkeeper of Arsenal, couldn't hide his excitement and joy in an interview with the club official website. He said that joining Arsenal and getting close to winning the league title was an important step for his dream. At the same time, he is full of expectations for the upcoming new season, hoping to continue to make progress and contribute more to the team.
Looking back on the just-concluded 2023/24 season, David Raya won the Premier League Golden Glove Award with his outstanding performance and won the 2024 European Cup with the Spanish national team. He said with emotion: "Playing for this amazing club on loan, making his Champions League debut, being so close to winning the league and then also winning the European Cup, I'm happy to say I've achieved some dreams."
Regarding his growth process, David Raya said: "When I came to England at the age of 16, the only thing I wanted to do was to enjoy football and meet challenges. I keep setting short-term and medium-term goals for myself and learning from every experience, whether it's mistakes or successes. This year is a wonderful year, but we must make next year better."
When it comes to signing with Arsenal, David Raya can't hide his excitement: "It's a relief for me to sign a contract for the next few years. It's great to be here. The development direction, players, coaching staff and fans of the club are all amazing. Being a part of this club, my dream has come true."
When talking about his change in goalkeeping style, David Raya especially thanked goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana for his careful guidance: "He changed my style as a goalkeeper. At Blackburn, I was more on the goalline waiting for a save. But at BrentfordAnd Arsenal, Iñaki made me more active, anticipate and attack, which made my performance have a qualitative leap. ”
In addition, David Raya also praised the team's defensive partners William Saliba and Gabriel: "They are very strong, closely related, and their tacit understanding with each other is incredible. Their position choice on the court is very smart, which provides a solid guarantee for our team's defensive line."
For young teammate calafiore, David Raya also spoke highly of it: "He is a very good player with a bright future. Whether it is a left-back or a left-centre-back, he is competent. He is not only skilled, but also eager to win. This spirit impresses me deeply."
Looking forward to the future, David Raya said that he would continue to work hard to win more honors for Arsenal with his teammates: "I will remain humble and diligent, and constantly improve my skills. I believe that as long as we unite as one and continue to work hard, we will be able to realize more dreams."
