"Relegated Professional" joins Newcastle! He was once the No. 1 goalkeeper of Arsenal, and has been relegated three times in 5 years.

St James Park welcomed a very topical figure, and the owner was 27-year-old England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. According to Sky Sports, Newcastle United has reached an agreement with Southampton to sign Ramsdale on loan for one season, with a buyout clause next summer. This means that he, who has tasted the bitter fruit of relegation many times, will return to the Premier League to compete again.

Ramsdale's strength is still OK. He was once the main goalkeeper of Arsenal No. 1, and then he was relegated three times, so he was given the title of "relegation king". If you want to select the goalkeeper with the "most reversal of the plot" in the Premier League, Ramsdale will definitely be on the list. In just five years, he has experienced a roller coaster life from Arsenal's main goalkeeper to a "relegated professional". Ramsdale debuted at Sheffield United youth training and was trained on loan in his early years; in the 2020-21 season, he was relegated with Sheffield United as a starting goalkeeper; when he played for Bournemouth, he also experienced the Premier League relegation; in 2024, he joined Southampton, but personally experienced the relegation of the "Saints". Three times he fell from the Premier League with the team, which allowed him to win a slightly joking nickname "Relegation King" among fans. But it cannot be ignored that his personal abilities have never been truly questioned.

Just two years ago, he was a starter for Arsenal, helping the Gunners win the Premier League. At 1.88 meters tall, he is quick to react and brave to save. He is especially good at single shot handling and has dedicated his highlights many times. It was only with Spanish goalkeeper David Laia joining, Ramsdale gradually lost his main position and chose to switch to Southampton in the summer of 2024 to seek opportunities. However, fate always seems to be joking. He performed well, but the team was limited in strength and failed to relegate again. Fortunately, the England goalkeeper has not stayed away from the top league because of this, and now he has a chance to rebirth in Newcastle.

Newcastle's goalkeeper position has always been a hidden concern for the team on the road to qualifying for the Champions League. Main goalkeeper Nick Pope is very strong, but he has suffered from injuries in the past two seasons. Once he is absent, the team's sense of security in the goal line will plummet. Originally, Newcastle's first choice target was Burnley's young goalkeeper James Trafford, and reached a transfer agreement of about £31 million with the opponent. However, Manchester City suddenly activated the buyback clause, bringing Trafford back to Etihad for the same amount. This move forced Newcastle's goalkeeper's signing plan to change, thus choosing the "relegation king".

coach Eddie Howe's move is not to let the "relegation king" replace Pope, but to use him to create healthy competition and improve the depth of the lineup. Once Pope is absent due to injury, Ramsdale's rich Premier League experience and stable save ability can ensure that the team's goal line will not be "lost". Ramsdale has rich experience in the Premier League and is a plug-and-play goalkeeper. If Ramsdale performs well, he can successfully complete the buyout next summer. From a personal perspective, Ramsdale has also ushered in a critical turning point in his career. At the age of 27, he is at the golden age of goalkeeper. If he can gain a foothold in Newcastle, he will not only wash away the label of "relegation king", but also have the opportunity to return to the competition sequence of the England national team. Come on, the "relegation king".