Having completed his move on loan from Southampton to Newcastle, Aaron Ramsdale has declared that it is a great honour to waer the black and white. Softfootball reported how Newcastle and Southampton exchanged batons in agreement o Ramsdale.
The English goalkeeper made his debut for the Magpies in a friendly game against Spanish side, Espanyol at the St. James Park. The game ended 2-2 and Ramsdale was instrumental as he made a penalty save during the game.
Newcastle United official X handle shared a video of Ramsdale’s penalty save. Watch below:
Newcastle have been struggling throughout this preseason period as they are yet to win any of the games. The team have had to play without a striker as Alexander Isak has requested to leave and Callum Wilson exited the club earlier in the summer.
Ramsdale who was the number 1 choice for the now relegated Southampton is going to be a second choice in Newcastle behind Nick Pope who has cemented his place. But a continuous quality showing might see the situation favour Ramsdale.
Ramsdale while speaking with the club’s media in a video posted on their verified X handle after the 2-2 draw against Espanyol was proud of himself.
Watch below:
Eddie Howe was impressed with the performance of the new goalkeeper and was full of praise for the players after the game. The tactician says:
The penalty was a big moment. The experienced players did so well because of the shortage of players, many had to play outside their position.
It puts us in a good shape physically as well.
Eddie Howe’s team will need a proper striker if they are to compete like they did last season which led them to winning the League Cup. The trophy was their first trophy win in 56 years.
