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Ramsey was presented to the fans at the Emirates (Picture: Sky Sports)
Aaron Ramsey could not keep his emotions in check as he waved goodbye to Arsenalafter their final home game of the Premier League season.
The midfielder joins Juventus on a free transfer this summer, ending an eleven-year stay at Arsenal.
An injury forced Ramsey to sit out Arsenal’s final league game at the Emirates, but the Welshman was presented to the fans after the 1-1 draw with Brighton.
The result to Brighton means Arsenal’s top four hopes are all but dead, but many fans stayed behind at the Emirates to say goodbye to Ramsey.
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Arsenal, the youth team and the women’s team all took a lap of honour, as is traditional for the final league game at home.
Ramsey needed to be consoled by Petr Cech as the tears began to flow. Danny Welbeck and Cech were also being honoured by the club as the goalkeeper retires and the striker prepares to leave the club.
‘It’s very emotional. it’s been a hell of a journey. Eleven years of my life. So many things happened. it’s tough, it’s in my voice. I’m grateful for the opportunity here,’ Ramsey said after the game.
(Picture: Getty)
(Picture: Getty)
(Picture: Getty)
‘I spent 11 years here. I came here 17 years old, a boy and I’m leaving a man.’
He added: ‘I’ve had many highs, there’s been a few lows. But they’ve (the fans) stuck by me, so I’m very grateful.’
Ramsey exits Arsenal after Emery told the club to withdraw their contract offer last year.
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