Arsenal sign goalkeeper Matt Turner on a long-term contract from MLS outfit New England Revolution

Arsenal have completed the signing of American international goalkeeper Matt Turner from Major League Soccer side New England Revolution.

The 28-year-old has penned a long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium and will provide competition for Aaron Ramsdale in goal, with Bernd Leno expected to leave the Gunners this summer.

Turner has had a meteoric rise in recent years, having not been selected in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, he worked his way into first-team contention with the Revolution.

After making his MLS debut in 2018, he went on to make 102 appearances for New England and was voted both the fans’ and team-mates’ Most Valuable Player in 2020.

In 2021, he was selected to play in the MLS All-Star Game, where he saved two penalties and was voted MVP.

Turner becomes the club’s third signing this summer, following the additions of Marquinhos from Sao Paulo and Fabio Vieira from Porto.

Mikel Arteta: Matt Turner ‘will bring high quality’

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was delighted to add an experienced goalkeeper to his squad.

He said: ‘Matt is an experienced goalkeeper who will bring high quality to our squad.

‘He has shown with his performances in recent years in both the MLS and at international level with the United States that he is a goalkeeper who will give us added strength going into next season.

‘We welcome Matt and his family to the club and we look forward to working together in the years to come.’

Technical director Edu added: ‘We identified Matt some time ago and worked hard to ensure that his transfer was complete so he could join us in time for our pre-season in July. 

‘We now look forward to Matt joining us, settling into his new home and working ahead of next season.’