The Gunners failed to sign anyone in the winter transfer window, but they did get a few players out. Runarsson was one of them, and he has now joined Danish giants FC Copenhagen.
Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice react after Runar Alex Runarsson leaves Arsenal
Arsenal signed Runar Alex Runarsson to replace Emiliano Martinez back in the summer of 2020.
The Iceland international was never viewed as someone who would be the first-choice at Arsenal. He played as a backup to Bernd Leno in his debut campaign and didn’t have a great time at all.
Runarsson played six games for Arsenal and conceded seven goals. He then spent three spells on loan in Belgium, Turkey and most recently at Cardiff in Wales.
He was sent back to Arsenal a few days ago, and the Gunners decided to terminate his contract. He joined Copenhagen on a free transfer on deadline day.
Last night, Runarsson took to Instagram to bid farewell to Arsenal after nearly four years as a Gunner.
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Bukayo Saka replied “All the best my bro”, while Reiss Nelson added: “My boy!”
Declan Rice wrote: “Good luck bro!”
Replis under Runar alex Runarson's farewell Instagram post to Arsenal
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Runarsson was a gamble that didn’t pay off
Nobody here in England had really heard of Alex Runarsson when he joined Arsenal.
The Gunners had to replace Emiliano Martinez, who joined Aston Villa, but instead of signing a player of his calibre, they chose to take a gamble and brought in the Iceland international for just around £1 million (Football London).
It would’ve been an exceptional story if things worked out for Runarsson at Arsenal, but unfortunately for him, it didn’t.
Arsenal signed Aaron Ramsdale in the following summer and they now have David Raya, who are both elite goalkeepers.
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