‘It’s an amazing story’ – Arsenal’s transfer for New England Revolution keeper Matt Turner confirmed by USA coach
ARSENAL will bring in New England Revolution’s Matt Turner next summer after finalising a £5.8million deal for the keeper.
That’s according to USA head coach Gregg Berhalter, who hailed the 27-year-old’s ‘amazing story’ ahead of his move.
Turner’s arrival at the Emirates should pave the way for current No.2 Bernd Leno to leave.
And Berhalter signalled his man would not look out of place alongside England international Aaron Ramsdale in North London.
He said after USA’s victory over El Salvador on Thursday night: “It’s just an amazing story and it’s all down to him, his work ethic, his belief in himself and his never-give-up attitude.
“It’s a great story and Matt is a great guy, a great teammate and we’re lucky to have him.
“Tonight was an example of where he did everything that he had to do. He was calm in all situations.
“Wasn’t tested much but was there when we needed him and he looked like a player that’s going to Arsenal, for sure.”
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Turner was a key cog in the USA’s triumph at the Concacaf Gold Cup in August, with the player named as the tournament’s best shot-stopper.
The New Jersey native missed out on the 2016 MLS Draft but joined the Revolution that year after a successful pre-season trial.
Leno is desperate for game-time after seeing his opportunities limited by the arrival of Ramsdale in the capital last summer.
The 29-year-old is out of contract in 2023 and is wanted by former club Bayer Leverkusen and mega-rich Newcastle.
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