Aaron Ramsey was the star of the show when Wales beat Turkey to take a giant leap towards the knockout stages of Euro 2020, and the former Arsenal player has hinted that he could be on the move this summer.
The brilliant touch of the Juventus star and an exquisite shot from Gareth Bale gave his team the lead in Baku. Apart from the goal, Ramsey played a decisive role at all times Turned the years back with a vintage display in a massive win for Wales.
The 30 years he has struggled to secure a regular starting job since moving to Turin in 2019. To that end, there has been constant speculation about his future.
Speaking ahead of the tournament, Ramsey appeared to take a 180 degree turn on his future at Juve.
When asked if he would return to Turin after the Euro, Ramsey said: “Yes, I am a Juventus player.”
But in recent days, he has admitted that he wants “a place where I can feel good again,” seemingly opening the door to return. Arsenal.
“The last two seasons at Juventus have been very difficult, frustrating, not only from a physical point of view. I want a place where I can feel good again, ”Ramsey said.
“There have been many factors and changes that I was not used to.
“So I take it into my own hands and I have the right people around me to try to come up with the best possible plan to get back to a place where I feel good and confident again.
“The staff and medical team in Wales have been brilliant, they have been open to discussion and it is important that everyone is on the same page.
“I have also known many members of the Welsh staff from my days at Arsenal. They understand me, they know my body and they know what I need ”.
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Campbell wants Ramsey back
Speaking after their Baku show, Gunners legend Sol Campbell suggested that Ramsey “could take a little return to North London” to explore the possibility of returning to his old club.
Campbell told talkSPORT: “Aaron Ramsey has incredible runs. The times are perfect, it’s incredible. It has the ability to enter there.
“You need those players who can get in there. You need those guys who can smell, ‘something is opening up here’.
“Turkey was playing three in the back, so Ramsey was waiting for that hole and [Gareth] Bale found him for the first goal. He’s very smart with those races.
“He’s been working hard, he’s doing great races. He is a first-class player. Maybe it’s in the window!
“I could go back to North London a bit and see what’s going on at Arsenal, you never know.”
At this stage, it’s unclear whether Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta would be prepared to give Ramsey a lifeline.
However, the Gunners boss is looking to improve his midfield. And there’s no question that a scoring midfielder of Ramsey’s quality may be too good to turn down.
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