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Arsenal wish Ramsey a ‘happy and successful future’ with Juve

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has signed a pre-contract agreement with Juventus, the Serie A club have announced.

The Wales international has agreed a four-year deal and will officially join the Italian champions in July.

Ramsey’s future had been the subject of speculation for some considerable time with his contract due to expire at the Emirates Stadium at the end of the current season. He very much had his future in his own hands.

But David Ornstein of BBC Sport reported on Monday that the midfielder had agreed a £400,000-a-week contract to join the Turin club. Italian journalist Gabriele Marcotti suggests it is closer to £250,000 a week.

A statement from the club read: “Juventus Football Club announces that a contract of employment with the player Aaron James Ramsey, effective as of July 1, 2019 and expiring on June 30, 2023, has been signed.”

The move brings to an end Ramsey’s 11-year spell with the Gunners having moved from Cardiff in 2008.

As his contract will have ended, Arsenal will not be entitled to a transfer fee.

A statement from the Gunners read:

“Everyone at Arsenal Football Club wishes Aaron Ramsey a happy and successful future.

“Aaron’s made a fantastic contribution to our club since joining from Cardiff City in 2008. He has always been a consummate professional and will always have a special place in the hearts and memories of Arsenal fans around the world.”