Aaron Ramsdale has officially joined Newcastle on loan from Southampton to compete with Nick Pope as the number one goalkeeper.

Newcastle have an option to sign the former Arsenal stopper permanently during the season-long loan.

"It's great to be here," Ramsdale said.



"I've always loved coming here and I've seen how passionate and loud the fans can be.

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"I've always loved playing here at St.

James' Park - I've not always had the greatest of results, but when the fans get behind you it's some place.

"Coming to the stadium and seeing it empty today, it's quite surreal to think that this is going to be home for the foreseeable future.

I've got the kit on, it’s got the nice Champions League badge on the sleeve and I'm delighted to be here.

"Working with the manager and his coaching staff again were a big draw for me.

They've already had a great influence on my career and the gaffer turned me from a man into a professional footballer at Bournemouth.

"He really showed me the ropes so the manager and his coaching staff were a huge selling point for me to come here."


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