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The Welsh midfielder spent 11 years at Arsenal, making 369 appearances and winning three FA Cups.
Aaron Ramsey has revealed why he chose to join Arsenal over Manchester United and Liverpool at the start of his career.
The Welsh midfielder spent 11 years at Arsenal, making 369 appearances and winning three FA Cups.
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Ramsey's decision-making process
Ramsey recalled his decision-making process during his appearance on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football.
He was shown around Manchester United's training ground by Rene Meulensteen, Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant manager at the time.
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Ramsey also considered offers from Liverpool but ultimately chose Arsenal due to Arsene Wenger's vision and commitment to developing young players.
Wenger's personal interest and detailed plans for Ramsey played a significant role in his decision.
He said, "He (Ferguson) was on the phone a few times, but it was the assistant manager at the time.
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"There were some discussions with Rafa (Benitez, Liverpool manager). But they couldn't really get to the fee. They could do something around the £1million or £2m mark but I think it went towards the five and that was the end of that.
"Rafa was very good and the presentation he gave was superb. I went to David Moyes' house as well, he was very accommodating," Ramsey said.
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Ramsey's time at Arsenal
Ramsey enjoyed a successful career at Arsenal, winning three FA Cups and scoring the winner in two finals.
He explained that Wenger's belief in him and his detailed plans for the club were key factors in his decision to join Arsenal.
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He continued, "Why Arsenal? I felt like he (Wenger) really wanted me,' Ramsey said. 'He was doing the Euros at the time and they flew me over there when he had a few hours off.
"We had lunch, everything about him and his vision and his plans. He had a really detailed plan and the amount of young players he brought through and have gone on was appealing to me. For example, (Cesc) Fabregas so I felt really wanted by Arsenal," he added.
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Ramsey's time at Arsenal came to an end in 2019 when he signed for Juventus. He later played for Nice and has now returned to his hometown club Cardiff City.
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