David Raya has now revealed the major European club he was almost with, before his move to Arsenal. Football Gazette Express reported on March 21, 2026, at 5:01 PM, detailing this significant revelation. The Arsenal goalkeeper, David Raya, admitted he was extremely close to signing with a prominent European club prior to his arrival at “The Gunners.”
During an interview with “Sky Sports,” the Spanish representative confessed that Bayern Munich had been very near finalizing a contract with him.
“I was very close to going to another club before joining Arsenal… and fortunately, it didn’t happen, so Arsenal made the offer,” Raya stated. This disclosure highlights the circumstances surrounding his transfer. The goalkeeper’s move to Arsenal occurred in the summer of 2023, initially as a loan agreement, which subsequently became a permanent transfer.
This declaration underscores how close he came to reaching a deal with Bayern Munich, with the German champions having been involved. It’s clear that the opportunity presented itself, but ultimately, Raya chose to play for the London club.
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David Raya disclosed the leading European team he considered joining prior to his Arsenal transfer.
David Raya disclosed the leading European team he considered joining prior to his Arsenal transfer.