Arsenal have announced the signing of Tommy Setford from Ajax. The young England international has joined on a long-term contract for a fee reported to be under £1 million, according to football.london.Tommy Setford has officially joined Arsenal from Ajax. Football.london reports that the young England international signed a long-term deal for a reported fee of less than £1 million.
Setford has played for England in a number of youth competitions, having been called up to the Under-20 squad as well as the Under-16, Under-17, Under-18, and Under-19 squads. He is one of the best goalkeepers of the modern era. He was convinced to join Arsenal by their clear development plan, which helped him to leave Ajax, a team known for developing young players.
Setford participated in the UEFA Youth League, represented Ajax’s Under-18 squad, and occasionally came off the bench for the Under-21 squad. He comes to Arsenal to cover for the five goalkeepers who left at the end of the previous month. After Lucas Nygaard, Setford is the second young goalkeeper that Arsenal has signed this summer.
Setford said, “I want to thank Arsenal for this opportunity,” as he thought back on his transfer. I’m eager to get started right away. Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly are already familiar to me. They’re fantastic guys with whom I can laugh a lot. I’ve been camping with them a few times, so I know who they are. I was just having a brief meet and greet with them! Next season, I’m excited to continue growing as a person and learning new things. In the short term, it’s critical to start getting to know everyone and feeling the pulse of the group.
Setford also posted a farewell message to Ajax on Instagram: “Thank you, Ajax, for more than 10 great years at the most beautiful club in the Netherlands. I take away with me some wonderful memories. Without a doubt, our paths will eventually intersect once more.
