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David Raya: Arsenal star makes transfer admission as dream destination revealed

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Verri, M. (2026, October 21). David Raya: Arsenal star makes transfer admission as dream destination revealed. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-transfer-news-raya-b1301779.html

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David Raya, Arsenal's goalkeeper, revealed his desire to play in La Liga one day despite currently being content with his team. In an interview with Marca, Raya expressed his admiration for Spanish football and stated his dream of playing there someday due to his Spanish background. The 31-year-old has been crucial at Arsenal, winning the Golden Glove award three consecutive seasons and contributing significantly to the club's recent successes including the Premier League title.

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David Raya, the Spanish goalkeeper for Arsenal, recently revealed his desire to play in La Liga in the future during an interview with Spanish outlet Marca. Raya, who is now 31 years old and grew up supporting Real Madrid, stated he would love to experience playing in Spain despite being very happy at Arsenal currently. He has been a key player for Arsenal this season, helping them win the Premier League and compete strongly in both the Champions League and Community Shield. Raya also won the Golden Glove award for three consecutive seasons, solidifying his status as one of the top goalkeepers in England, though he was an unused substitute during the recent World Cup.

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🔮 "Yes, I would love to," Raya said.

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🔮 He is not expected to be involved in Arsenal's showdown with Bayern on Wednesday night but his absence is not likely to be a lengthy one.

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🔮 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed after the match that Saka had been dealing with a minor illness issue, but he is expected to be ready to start against Forest in the Premier League.

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🔮 "For example, after the game with Lille, he came in and he’d made a massive impact and you could see straight away what he did on the pitch.

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Raya has entered the final two years of his contract in north London, though he did receive a salary increase on that deal last year. asserted

he → enter → deal

The 31-year-old grew up as a Real Madrid supporter and in an interview with Spanish outlet Marca, he was asked whether he wants to return to his home country in the future. asserted

he → grow → future

"Yes, I would love to," Raya said. asserted

Raya → love → ?

"I would love to try out La Liga. asserted

I → love → Liga

For now, I'm very happy here [at Arsenal], but I would certainly like to experience the Spanish league. asserted

I → like → league

"I think it's a very competitive league. asserted

it → think → ?

Perhaps, in the future, I could play for a Spanish club. uncertain

I → play → club

I'm Spanish and I'd love to play there, that's for sure." The Spaniard has also won the Golden Glove in each of the last three seasons and he is the favourite to make it four in a row come May. uncertain

he → love → row

"I believe I've had a perfect year," he said. asserted

he → believe → year

"Perhaps the only thing missing was playing in the World Cup. asserted

thing → miss → Cup

Every year since I arrived at Arsenal, I've continued to improve and hopefully that will keep happening. asserted

that → arrive → Arsenal

"But I truly believe this year, by winning the Premier League and playing a decisive role in the league, the Champions League, and the Community Shield, it has been my best season as a professional, being impactful and lifting trophies." asserted

it → believe → trophies

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