U.S. men's national team goalkeeper Matt Turner has completed a transfer from Arsenal to fellow Premier League club Nottingham Forest, it was announced on Wednesday.
Turner departs Arsenal after a single season in which he served as backup to Aaron Ramsdale and made just seven appearances — all in cup competitions. — Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) His exit comes amid reports that Arsenal are set to sign Brentford goalkeeper David Raya to provide competition for Ramsdale.
At Forest, who are preparing for their second season back to the Premier League, Turner should have an clearer path to the first team. «It feels great to be here.
It's something I'm really looking forward to, it's a great challenge and a great step in my career,» he told the club's website. «When I heard that there was interest to bring me here, it just felt right for my family, it felt right when my agent spoke to me about it and it feels like the right move for me right now. »The manager and the backroom staff, everything about the club has a little sparkle to it.