Aaron Ramsey agent breaks silence on sensational Arsenal return as Mikel Arteta eyes midfield signings in summer transfer window. (Photo by Marcio Machado/Getty Images)
Aaron Ramsey back at the Emirates has been a story well discussed among Arsenal quarters. Two seasons in Juventus later and his time in Italy already looks up. Having failed to fully break through under both Maurizio Sarri and Andrea Pirlo, that doesn’t look like changing under returning boss Massimiliano Allegri.
It’s one of those romantic returns that can cloud judgement. Arsenal are in desperate need of an effective box-to-box midfielder with an eye for goal who will hit the ground running – and ideally not be jetting off to AFCON in the winter like half of the team – so who better?
Facing an exodus of up to five of the current six central midfield options – not all five will leave but there is every chance any combination of them will – it’s the area of the pitch in most dire need of amending.
Which is where Aaron Ramsey comes into the equation. His departure left a sour taste in the mouth due to the commonplace contractual failings of the club rearing its ugly head once again. Allowed to run down his contract – there are conflicting reports on who wanted what – he left on a free transfer to Serie A, earning a substantial wage to play for a top Champions League side.
Aaron Ramsey agent breaks silence on sensational Arsenal return as Mikel Arteta eyes midfield signings in summer transfer window
Deservedly the level his talent is capable of, it just hasn’t worked out. A Serie A title and a Coppa Italia may argue one way, but 24 league starts certainly doesn’t.
Set for the exit door, the calls for Ramsey to return to the carpet have grown in decibel levels. Not aided by frequent rumours emanating from the Italian press suggesting that it’s Ramsey’s ‘dream’ to move back to north London and that Arsenal are growing keener by the day on the idea, the Welshman’s agent has spoken up.
Replying to a tweet that relayed ‘information’ from Italy that Ramsey is angling for a move back, David Baldwin said: “I’m sorry but can you stop making things up please. There is not a shred of truth in your tweet.”
There goes the nail in that coffin.
But, is there any way it could work? There is, and while Baldwin shut down the rumours, if there was any way that Ramsey could return to Arsenal it would have to be on the right terms. As it is, an injury-prone 30-year-old with astronomical wages is a deal the club should steer well clear of.
If done correctly though, Ramsey would be welcomed back with open arms.
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<h2>Aaron Ramsey agent breaks silence on sensational Arsenal return as Mikel Arteta eyes midfield signings in summer transfer window</h2>
<p>Deservedly the level his talent is capable of, it just hasn’t worked out. A Serie A title and a Coppa Italia may argue one way, but 24 league starts certainly doesn’t.</p>
<p>Set for the exit door, the <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2021/06/23/arsenal-ramsey-return-sensational-deal/"https://paininthearsenal.com/2021/03/24/arsenal-return-ramsey-romantic-juve/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">calls for Ramsey to return</a> to the carpet have grown in decibel levels. Not aided by frequent rumours emanating from the Italian press suggesting that it’s Ramsey’s ‘dream’ to move back to north London and that Arsenal are growing keener by the day on the idea, the Welshman’s agent has spoken up.</p>
<blockquote><p>Replying to a tweet that relayed ‘information’ from Italy that Ramsey is angling for a move back, <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2021/06/23/arsenal-ramsey-return-sensational-deal/"https://twitter.com/The_Baldwinners/status/1407387950690754569" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Baldwin said</a>: “I’m sorry but can you stop making things up please. There is not a shred of truth in your tweet.”</p></blockquote>
<p>There goes the nail in that coffin.</p>
<p><em>But</em>, is there any way it could work? There is, and while Baldwin shut down the rumours, if there was any way that Ramsey could return to Arsenal it would have to be on the right terms. As it is, an injury-prone 30-year-old with<em> astronomical </em>wages is a deal the club should steer well clear of.</p>
<p>If done correctly though, Ramsey would be welcomed back with open arms.</p>
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<h2>How Aaron Ramsey’s Return to Arsenal Could Work</h2>
<p>It needn’t be said that without significant changes to the current situation, this is a deal that should not be pursued under any circumstances.</p>
<p>Where this transfer would go is a three-year deal on farcically high wages for someone who might only be fit enough to start 15 matches. Come a year or two’s time, Mikel Arteta will want another younger midfielder to slot <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2021/06/23/arsenal-ramsey-return-sensational-deal/"https://paininthearsenal.com/2021/06/22/arsenal-thomas-partey-wear-number-5/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">alongside Thomas Partey</a> and Arsenal would be left with Ramsey perhaps only starting 10-15 matches even if fully fit.</p>
<p>In order for this to work – and none of this is at all likely – it firstly requires a <em>significant </em>pay cut. We’re talking 60% or so. He’s on around £220k-per-week (this figure varies up to £400k) so even 40% of that is still a fair chunk, but fitting of his quality.</p>
<p>As for the contract, it could not be a three-year deal. There is no doubting that Ramsey can play in the <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2021/06/23/arsenal-ramsey-return-sensational-deal/"https://www.90min.com/leagues/premier-league" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League</a> until he’s 33 (if his legs permit), but as Arsenal look to shift into a new era they can’t be relying on past players to usher them there.</p>
<p>A one-year deal with an additional extra or some form of rolling contract is as far as it should ever spread. Ramsey is still a hugely talented midfielder who just hasn’t found the right fit at Juventus. Often shunted into wider midfield areas, his talent has been misused as various Bianconeri bosses try to shoehorn as many of their 300 midfielders as they can into one team.</p>
<p>Watching Wales at the Euros it’s evident he hasn’t lost his on-pitch intelligence. The timing of his runs are still immaculate even if his legs don’t quite have the same zip as they had before, and as a controlling presence in the centre of the park he assists in his defensive duties as confidently as he supports the striker.</p>
<p>Despite the rumours suggesting it was feasible, it’s somewhat reassuring to hear his agent shoot them down. Ramsey coming back would only ever work on very specific and unreasonable terms, thus his superb displays for the Welsh this summer will hopefully get him a move that he deserves elsewhere on the continent.</p>
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