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Arsenal star admits wanting to play in Spain

David Raya has admitted he would like to play in Spain at some point, although the Arsenal goalkeeper has also made clear that he is happy in north London.Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty ImagesDavid Raya ha...

Arsenal star admits wanting to play in Spain

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has expressed his desire to play in Spain at some point during his career, while maintaining that he is content playing for the North London club. The 31-year-old, whose contract with Arsenal extends until 2028, has dedicated his entire professional career to English football despite being a Spain international.

When asked by Marca if he would like to experience La Liga, the veteran goalkeeper stated, "Yes, I would love to, I would love to try La Liga." However, he also emphasized his current happiness with Arsenal, saying, "For now, I'm very happy here."

Raya acknowledged the competitive nature of the Premier League, describing it as "a very competitive league," and suggested that in the future, he might consider a move to a Spanish club. He added, "I'm Spanish and I would love to play there, that's for sure."

A three-time recipient of the Premier League Golden Glove, Raya has played a pivotal role in Arsenal's recent success, helping the team clinch the league title last season. He has made 158 appearances for Arsenal, just three fewer than the number of games he played for his previous club, Brentford. Raya has also contributed 73 clean sheets during his time with Arsenal, compared to 54 with his previous team.

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