David Raya's first day at The Arsenal | Behind the scenes
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- čas přidán 15. 08. 2023
- After hearing of our interest in bringing him to Emirates Stadium, David Raya revealed the opportunity to move was “a beautiful challenge” that he felt he couldn’t possibly turn down.
The Spanish international goalkeeper has made a season-long switch from Brentford where he has impressed in the Premier League over the past couple of seasons, and after speaking to Mikel Arteta, he believes the time is right for him to try and showcase his abilities on a bigger stage.
“I’m over the moon to be able to take this challenge in my career and make the step up,” he said after putting pen to paper. “I’m really excited to get going and see how the season ends up. I spoke to the boss and he sent me the values of what Arsenal are about. The way that the club is going, it’s growing even more so it is a beautiful challenge to take and I couldn’t say no.
“I’ve seen Arsenal a lot for a lot of years and since [Mikel] came he’s made a massive difference to the style of play and to the club. The way the team plays out of the back, being confident and taking possession to the other team is the main thing why I fit into the team. I’m going to try and help as much as possible and we’ll see what happens.”
David will encounter one familiar face upon reporting to London Colney each day in our goalkeeper coach Inaki Cana, who worked with David during their time together at the Bees, and our new shot-stopper is excited that their partnership is back together.
Having seen his game improve under Inaki’s tutelage following his switch from Blackburn Rovers to Brentford in the summer of 2019, he feels the familiarity will help him hit the ground running as he aims to quickly make an impression with his new teammates, on and off the field.
“Inaki is very demanding but he’s a very good goalie coach,” the 27-year-old reflected. “He’s always onto you but he only wants you to be the best. I felt so much better when I started training with him and in the space of six months, he changed my vision of a goalkeeper and the way I played back at Blackburn to how I played at Brentford. He was the first one to change my mindset to see different aspects of goalkeeping.
“I can’t wait to be out there training with the lads and getting that GK union going. That’s a tight group that we’re always going to get along and push each other, so that’s going to be a healthy group in my opinion. I just can’t wait to get going and meet the lads.
“One of the challenges is to get used to the style and the patterns, and get to know the players as soon as possible to get that bond from the beginning. Knowing the players and the staff, I think they’re going to put me in the right direction and I’ll fit in straight away.”
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It's truly heartwarming to see such a wonderful gesture of welcoming a new player to our team, along with their family. The laughter shared and the thoughtful exchange of gifts not only fosters a sense of camaraderie but also highlights the warmth and inclusivity within our group. Here's to a promising journey ahead, filled with teamwork, joy, and memorable moments
You are so weird
It's not a family, you're a paying customer.
@@muzorewi who are you?
@@muzorewiwhi are you to tell someone who their family is you virgin
The shirt to the grandad was something else ❤
All I can say is looking at Raya, you'd know he's not here to joke💪💪💪💪
He'll take over
Turner was just playing and joking around with ramsdale with no pressure at all
Relax dawg
@@rashidkhalid3970due how do you even know that? Put some thoughts before commenting
@@rashidkhalid3970sarcasm?
His grandfather is a legend❤
i just love how welcoming our team is to new players arriving and there beautiful families, this brought a smile to my face im so proud to be a gunner we are one of the most respected clubs in the world, all we need is the premier league trophy in our hands this season and to have a decent run in the champions league atleast if we cant win it for whatever reason and we will be up there amongst some of the most elite clubs in Europe, the time has come, the time is now. C.O.Y.G ❤️
@@benjaminbertschyou have to say each class is equally as good but I like the arteta warmth and style. Wenger was warm too but with him it was more about intellectual class. You felt the Emirates was like a college sometimes and Wenger was giving a lecture about langages, tactics...I could only identify with that sort of club..
Arsenal have a history of been a class club.
@@deniskelly4649 They have but fell off in terms of silverware for over a decade
@@Babzy786 so let's see now if class and winning are set for another meet. Response at the end of this year
but they didn't make welcome video for Ramsdale 😒
4:40 Arteta finally adding some experience to his young squad in Joaquin✊ he certainly could play that inverted lb role, perfect replacement for Timber... genius arteta, 2 top talents in one deal👏😎 class as always from Arsenal our club✊ coyg
😂😂😂😂😂 good one
Just as fast as Zinny, just kidding.
@@JavaNeroprobably😆can imagine him doing great overlapping runs and providing intelligent balls into the box😂
This😂😂😂🫡
That was awesome from Arsenal to recognise the grandfather...nice scenes
The way they took care of grandpa Raya was beautiful 🥹 so classy from Arsenal and a great addition in David Raya!
Was a whole Narcos secene 😂👌
I love his grandfather. What a lovely guy. David Raya will be amazing for us.
Embodiment of family...what a time to be a gooner❤❤
I will repeat again, Arsenal is the best club in the world, they make you feel like family from the moment you walk in. Its a very warm environment. I love this club,I will aways love this club. I am very proud to be associated with this club l, through thick and thin I will always be a supporter. This team has made me suffer at the same time it has given me alot of joy throughout my life. COYG!!!
😂😂😂😂😂😢it's always make us cry ,heartbroken and after makes feel happy 😂😂😂😂that's our club 💙 ❤️ ❤❤
@@tumusantrina2055 Thats Arsenal. The emotional trauma it gives us at times is just crazy but there is light at the end of the tunnel, we dont cry as much, there is more to cheer than cry. We will lift something soon.
@tazcomafrica our Captain told us to believe let's keep believing
@@tumusantrina2055 we will...keep the faith.
These are always such a brilliant watch! The family atmosphere around the club shines through with these videos!
u glazin
I got gosebumps when I was watching this. On how many details our team actually works...
Empty spot for PL trophy, pictures of our team with great headlines, our Win, jersey for grandpa. I can actully feel that every new player is very pleased when he once joins Arsenal. Thank you for every single detail! Proud to be a Gooner
Not only that they prioritised the player but they prioritised the player’s family too and that goes a long way. Like what mikel said,he wants to know the family first before knowing the player and he aint playing.It’s so heartwarming seeing them following this tradition. ❤
There is no way this man is here to be a number two.
does it matter? the alternative games are champions league. if anything ramsdale will want some, so he will likely give up some premiership games, so they will most likely share
LOOOL I was thinking the same
@@traida111yes it does
@@Josh-xe3rv why does it matter? he will have to earn his place. but it depends if they have 1 goalie for prem and one for other games. as i said they might share
@@traida111 because by definition you can only have one 'number 1'
The family atmosphere and comradeship Arteta and EDU have bought to the club is really fantastic.
David the grandson that gave his grandfather one of his dream moments
Absolute goosebumps 😍
had to come back to grandpa Raya after Raya's penalty saves tonight 🤩🤩🤩
If there is anything I have noticed from this arteta and edu's current recruitment, it's how well they complement every signing with the highest level of hospitality and happiness,carrying every single one of their family or friends along so well...
Well done❤
Beautiful moment with grandpa Raya !
So important to not only make the players feel at home but also their families. The support system the players have around them is very important to go on this journey and win a title. Class act by Arsenal once again❤️ COYG🔴⚪️
The Spanish 🇪🇸 are in town 😅 cant help but go back to this video after last night's performance from Raya he has proved a lot of doubters wrong
That's the welcome players get at the Mighty Arsenal, respect. love. family. The gesture towards David's grandad was immense, made an old man happy and proud.
Bro that moment with grandpa was so wholesome ❤😂
Grandpa just made my heart melt man, that’s him signing for sure , that’s blessings right there bro.
The blessings from grandpa he will keep praying for Arsenal family ❤😢😢
5:46 _¡Aqui hay que hacer de todo!_ This has got to be the most heart warming player welcome ever to be organized by a front office. And the grandfather saying those "it's a dream come true" words, which every player utters when they sign for Madrid or Barça, was staging genius. Even saying hello to Win, which seems now de rigueur, was lovely. Even though I see all this for what it really is, a kind of kabuki, it's days like this I'm glad God made me a gooner.
i love what they did for grandpa
So the signing of David Raya is just in disguise with Joaquin being the actual signing.
Got to love this made his family proud and us, he is shining now ✨
I can't put in clear terms how good this makes me feel.. but I smiled deeply all through the video. I'll watch it countless times I think, to milk this joyful feeling to the very last drop, my beautiful club gives me on a daily basis. I so love Arsenal football club. ❤😊
The class, and the tradition, and the values are second to none, it's what I love the most about this club. I love the style of play, I love the kit, I love the history etc. but most importantly for me is the manner in which we operate and present ourselves, theres a real nice family environment, theres respect between everyone who works there and everyone seems so genuine. His Grandfather is 91 years old and they gave him a an experience he'd only ever dreamed of and you could see what it meant to him and how proud he was of his grandson, a real classy gesture.
If nothing else this man has upped the drip levels at this club… welcome David 👋 ❤️
I also love how we welcome new players and how warm the whole staff are. That they can bring in their close ones with them and take photos. Everyone feels like a family and it really feels Arteta and Edu have improved our beloved club, that the atmosphere is amazing. COYG❤ I really feel the togetherness and that this season we are going to win trophies.👏💪 It's OUR turn🤩🤩🤩
What a special moment from the boss and the club, not only we gained a top class keeper.
But we gave his grandfather a moment he'll never forget!
It's never too late to fulfill your dreams!
Come on you gunners!!
I like out first team doctor... She is so kind and nice
David raya is Really Very underrated Very
i can see him becomming a legend if he continues with his training and keep up with his good saves and passing!
Huge W
I'm an aston villa fan but saw a photo of reyas grandad and had to watch ,love arteta
Those perfectly executed handshakes ❤
The daps are crazy ngl
I’ve never seen a loan signing being greeting like this before with the whole family joining in.
David raya - what a legend goalkeeper ❤
I love how the staff, the coaches, everybody at the club are so supportive and excited to greet him and his family! Arsenal showing how they are top class when it comes to looking after the players and their loved ones!
I often hear from former Arsenal players on record ..We are second to none when it comes to taking care of our player at all levels.
I was smiling ear to ear, what a lovely thing to do for the family, and his grandfather what a man got his dream too.
Good competition for ramsdale. Special touch with the grandad and his family making them part of the arsenal family.
What a great gesture,by are beloved Arsenal. Class act by the jeffe vamos 😝🤙🏽
NGL I highkey enjoyed every 'first day' videos so far 🔥❤
I don't know about other clubs,but, what I always see from Arsenal seems to me that, they have the best welcoming package in the country. The family affair thing is a joy to watch.
ramsdale has proved himself but its time for some competition .. cant be making the mistakes he been making recently without being worried of loosing your number 1 spot
proved himself to make saves look incredible that have no need to and not save some simple chances, 61% save rate is not good man.
@@josighahplays2161that's because he's not facing the same amount of shot at arsenal like raya at brentford and yes, if it wasn't for ramsdale we wouldn't even finish 2nd and would have probably lost at anfield
Stop looking for reasons to justify this signing. There is none. Zero.
@jacobalexander4167 1 game. In many games at the end of last season, he was awful and let in some really easy goals
@@thefourcherriesontop he is one of the reasons Brentford were so good last yearz their attacks all start from him.
This family connection now it's great ❤❤❤
Welcome to Arsenal David Raya ❤️🤍
Thanks Inaki Cana for bringing David Raya to the Arsenal, Jersey Road contacts
I have a strong feeling that Raya is not second choice but first choice as ramasdale will be learning from him to improve in some areas
I have never seen our team more connected than now. Credit to Mikel and Edu 👏
He looked shocked when he walked in. This is ARSENAL.
Raya's has just made his family even bigger Welcome to the Arsenal.
What a saves tonight
And now he is the number 1 goalkeeper of Arsenal! I understand it’s early but this man is a better goalkeeper than Ramsdale. Sorry
We also sign Joaquin. What a guy! 🔴⚪️
I love this club ❤ Willkommen zum Unsere Verein David
As much as Ramsdale had been quality for us for most of last season this is the perfect time to bring in someone who can actually challenge for the first team. Both players will feel like they can actually start in the first team
The Spanish influence has got to be something.
Nah Fr ❤🇪🇸🇪🇸
This don’t give loan vibes…. This gives he’s here to take over vibes
Arsenal have become a family club and I love to see it
Man this club is class. Love how Arteta treated Raya's grandfather.
Also glad to see Flo Newton stepping into Gary O'Driscoll's shoes. Best of luck to her!
Raya has shown he is a good keeper for us. Let's use this team Arteta has been building. A new defender is needed for Timbers absence.
How long Timber is out for, has it been confirmed bro?
@@thubelihlekupa3339 6/7 months it has been reported for.
Emotional watching grandpa been Happy
David raya ❤
That Raya/Mikel dap up was powerful
Aaron Ramsdale & David Raya Is The Best Goalkeeper For Arsenal FC.
We are going to do so much this season
Arsenal is the club of the people. People everywhere. This club is so beautiful it makes me emotional Fr. I love this team. They are tatted on my heart
At Arsenal, everyone is made welcome!
Arsenal making big moves, I used to pray for times like this🤩🤩🤩🤩
Love this, Arsenal Football Club is like 1 big family ❤
Love how mikel gave the cameraman a fist bump, really shows how much everyone at the club is respected and treated well 😊
What an amazing culture Mikel Arteta has built! This truly brings happiness to the world.
I hope Mikel surprises everyone by sticking Raya up the pitch to play as a centre forward 😂
😂 maybe in the next Mickey Mouse cup game against City just to watch Pep’s face lol
Grandpa ready to play right now 😂.
Welcome Raya to the Arsenal Family.
we love you Raya
Finally a keeper❤❤❤❤
Happy to see when someone works so hard and makes it to the top. Welcome David Raya. You deserve it ❤
super chill dude lets gooooooooo rayaaaaaaa
I’m here again after his UCL start. Loving this. Go Aaron fight for it. Loving the competition
Our guy who already loves arsenal ❤
WELCOME JOAQUIN! ❤️🔥
The grandad touch was brilliant. Appreciating the effort of the extended family's effort in Raya career so far. Really nice touch.
Now he’s won the freaking golden glove.
It was so thoughtful of Arsenal to welcome Raya and his family by giving his grandfather an Arsenal uniform with his named marked on. This club made their days something special!
Happy to have him here ...and I pray he is injury free ❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
2:32 that dap is something else. Music to ear
More Win content! I would happily watch a 20 minute video just about her sleeping, playing and greeting the players
My New No.1 🎉
He will be No 1 very soon. Watch this Space
Mikel in recent interviews has talked a lot about giving minutes to players that deserve minutes. Raya and Ramsdale will both deserve minutes so I see them both playing, not one sat on the bench for weeks, it will be rotation because they are both so good that the margins will be negligible, and they will push each other so hard to be the one picked on the day, the one that isn't picked that day will try even harder for the next match. It's a great situation to be in for us and them.
New first team doc seems lovely. Handshake with the gaffer connected sublimely. Win must be the happiest pupper. Que bien ver todo la familia y sus sonrisas. Bienvenidos David. Amor desde los Estados Unidos
We are Arsenal
Welcome Raya!! Wish you all the best ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉
@Ramsdale, we still rock with you and we hope this pushes you on to an even higher level! Steel sharpens steel
This is the best Kit reveal ever. Humourous, edgy and yet classy and elegant.
Love to see his family happy too ❤❤❤ come on Arsenal🎉
I think I saw Charles Watts say it one one of his videos that they both have great charisma and it shows, that's the kind of guy you want at the helm. They both made plenty of mistakes in their early tenure but they're consistently doing great things. Love this club ❤