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Arsene Wenger: Aaron Ramsey leaving Arsenal for Juventus a loss

Arsene Wenger: Aaron Ramsey leaving Arsenal for Juventus a loss
Aaron Ramsey

Aaron Ramsey’s unique style in midfield will be missed at Arsenal, according to former manager Arsene Wenger.

The 28-year-old will join Juventus on a free transfer in the summer after signing a pre-contract agreement with the Serie A champions, moving when his existing deal at the Emirates expires on July 1.

Ramsey played under Wenger for 10 years and the pair enjoyed relative success, lifting the FA Cup three times, with Ramsey twice scoring the winning goal.

Speaking at the Laureus Sport for Good presentation, Wenger said: “It will be a loss for Arsenal. I must say it will be an interesting move for Ramsey.

“He is a player who is great going forward. His main quality is he can keep the final ball and he makes interesting runs from deep.

“You don’t find many players today who can make midfield runs off the ball. It will be an interesting addition for Juventus.”

Wenger has also had to get used to life after Arsenal, having left the club at the end of last season.

The Frenchman, who remains out of work despite being linked with a number of top jobs including at Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, insists he is in no rush to start a new chapter in his career.

“My future is unknown,” the 69-year-old said. “Even for me. I enjoy daily life now and I have been travelling a lot recently all over the world.

“I am enjoying a little bit less pressure. And more freedom as well. But I miss the competition.”

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