Arsenal player who Steven Gerrard once called ‘the best attacking midfielder in the Premier League’ shares real reason why he left the club

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Arsenal have been blessed with an array of wonderful footballing talent at the club over their illustrious history.

Older generation Arsenal fans will remember the likes of Liam Brady and Charlie George gracing the pitch at Highbury, whilst younger fans now wax lyrical over Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard.

Since the club moved to the Emirates Stadium in 2006, a Premier League title has been beyond their reach and whilst they are edging closer, it has been success in the FA Cup that fans have had to settle for.

The only player to ever score two winning goals in an FA Cup final for the Gunners is midfielder Aaron Ramsey and the Welsh star has opened up on his sudden exit from the club back in 2019.

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Aaron Ramsey reveals why he left Arsenal for Juventus in 2019

Speaking on the latest edition of Sky Sports Premier League Stories, former Arsenal midfielder Ramsey has revealed the reason why he left the Gunners in the summer of 2019.

Ramsey enjoyed an eight year spell at the club and was loved by the fans after his winning goals against Hull City and Chelsea in FA Cup victories in 2014 and 2017. As per Footiecentral, he was once described as the ‘best attacking midfielder in the Premier League’ by Steven Gerrard.

Ramsey stated: “I wanted to commit to Arsenal but then for whatever reason, what happened I don’t know but the new manager came in and the contract wasn’t there anymore.

“Obviously then when Juventus came calling in January then I had to sort of think about life after Arsenal and secure that. For me it was an experience that I was excited about.”

Ramsey overcame adversity to become an Arsenal great

Ramsey suffered a horror injury at just 19 when he broke his leg in a game away at Stoke City. It was feared that the Welsh Midfielder would never play football again however, he recovered well.

Going on to play 369 times for the club, Ramsey made his name as someone who scored important goals for the Gunners and hit the back of the net 64 times for the club.

Ramsey was one of Arsene Wenger’s greatest signings and the fans were devastated to see him leave under former manager Unai Emery.

However, the 34-year-old midfielder is still plying his trade for hometown club Cardiff City and will always be welcomed back to the club with open arms.