Brentford boss Thomas Frank has confirmed that former number one David Raya will make his loan move to Arsenal permanent next summer.
Speaking after Raya displaced Aaron Ramsdale to make his Gunners Premier League debut in the 1-0 win at Everton on Sunday, the Danish manager said, “ It’s a loan deal, but probably it will become a permanent deal in the future”.
Thomas Frank confirms David Raya will not return to Brentford
As reported by transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, all parties, including Raya, believe that the buy option in the ex-Bees’ shot-stopper’s season-long contract at Arsenal will be activated in the summer of 2024.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank: “We only sold David Raya to PL club — it’s a loan deal… but probably it will become permanent deal in the future” 🔴⚪️🇪🇸
All parties involved believe that buy option will be activated in 2024 — deal was only structured on loan due to FFP issues. pic.twitter.com/WhzQyYp5sZ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 19, 2023
Raya was expected to move to Arsenal on a permanent basis this summer but the transfer was altered at the last minute by Mikel Arteta’s men in order to comply with UEFA and the Premier League’s stringent Financial Fair Play regulations.
