David Raya: Transfer History & Career Path
Last updated October 9, 2026
Goalkeeper · #1 · Spain
How David Raya Joined Arsenal
Signed From
Brentford
Date Joined
1 August 2023
Transfer Fee
£27m
Contract Until
June 2028
Career Timeline
| Period | Club | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-2019 | Blackburn Rovers | Youth/Senior | - |
| 2019-2023 | Brentford | Transfer | £4m |
| 2023-2024 | Arsenal (loan) | Loan | £3m loan fee |
| 2024-present | Arsenal | Permanent | £27m |
David Raya: Transfer Story
David Raya joined Arsenal initially on a season-long loan from Brentford in the summer of 2023. After an impressive debut season where he displaced Aaron Ramsdale as first-choice goalkeeper, Arsenal made the move permanent in 2024 for a reported fee of £27 million.
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