TRANSFER NEWS: AARON RAMSEY LEAVES JUVENTUS BY MUTUAL CONSENT

Aaron Ramsey spent the second half of last season on loan at Rangers after falling out of favour at Juventus. The Welsh midfielder struggled for regular gametime in Italy, but with the World Cup around the corner, he has agreed to terminate his contract with the Serie A club and search for a new team before the season starts.


Aaron Ramsey has agreed to terminate his Juventus contract by mutual consent, the club confirmed on Tuesday. The Welsh midfielder joined the Serie A club as a free agent from Arsenal in the summer of 2019, signing a four-year deal worth £400,000 a week. But with a year left on that deal, the 31-year-old has agreed to part ways with the club after struggling to hold down a regular starting spot. Continue reading TRANSFER NEWS: AARON RAMSEY LEAVES JUVENTUS BY MUTUAL CONSENT

RAMSEY COULD BE REUNUTED WITH FORMER BOSS ANDREA PIRLO

Aaron Ramsey has reportedly been linked with a surprise move to Turkey this summer, but only if Juventus allow the midfielder to depart on a free transfer. The Wales midfielder has been frozen out of the first-team picture at the Allianz Stadium and spent the second half of last season on loan at Rangers. However, the former Arsenal star struggled for form as well as fitness during his short spell at Ibrox. despite helping them win the Scottish Cup.

He played just five games in the Scottish Premiership as Rangers failed to defend their title, and missed the decisive penalty kick for his side in their Europa League final shootout defeat by Frankfurt in Seville back in May. Having since returned to Turin, the 31-year-old still has a year remaining on his contract but according to reports in Italy as cited by the Scottish Daily Express, the midfielder could be on he move to Turkish side Fatih Karagumruk.
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SZCZESNY WELCOMES POGBA AS HE PONDERS AARON RAMSEY FUTURE

Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny insists his side would all welcome the Paul Pogba transfer, having ridiculed claims the midfielder is past his best. The 29-year-old star is a free agent this summer with his Manchester United exit now officially confirmed. The World Cup winner failed to consistently hit the heights at Old Trafford and walks away six years after a world-record £89.3m switch there from Juventus.

However, despite his inconsistencies, Pogba remains very much a man in demand. To that end, some of Europe’s top clubs remain on his trail, with Real Madrid, PSG and Juventus among those keen. However, it is Juventus who have emerged from the shadows to lead the chase for their former star. The Bianconeri have an excellent record over the years of signing some of the game’s top free agents. And while doubts have been expressed over whether Pogba is now past his best, Szczesny is adamant his capture will be welcomed by all at the club. Continue reading SZCZESNY WELCOMES POGBA AS HE PONDERS AARON RAMSEY FUTURE

VAN BRONCKHORST HAILS RAMSEY’S BRAVERY TO TAKE PENALTY

Giovanni van Bronckhorst last night praised Aaron Ramsey for having the bravery to take a penalty kick in the shoot-out that decided the Europa League final in Seville following Rangers’ agonising defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Ramsey, who had come on for Fashion Sakala towards the end of the second period of extra-time in the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium, saw his weak attempt to score from 12 yards blocked by opposition keeper Kevin Trapp. Filip Kostic and Rafael Borre, who had cancelled out Joe Aribo’s second-half opener to force extra-time, then buried their own efforts to give Oliver Glasner’s side a hard-fought 5-4 victory.


It was an agonising moment for the vastly-experienced Welsh internationalist, who has been bedevilled by injuries since moving to Ibrox on loan from Italian giants Juventus back in January, as he had been sent on specifically to take a penalty. Continue reading VAN BRONCKHORST HAILS RAMSEY’S BRAVERY TO TAKE PENALTY

RANGERS BOSS GIVES UPDATE ON RAMSEY

Rangers manager Giovanni Van Bronckhorst has given an injury update on Welsh international Aaron Ramsey ahead of the second leg clash with German club RB Leipzig in the Europa League semifinals.

Aaron Ramsey was one of the major absentees for Van Bronckhorst and Rangers when they travelled to Germany to take on RB Leipzig in the first leg of their last four tie on Thursday night. Rangers fought hard throughout the game until their resolve was broken with five minutes of the first leg left on the clock when former Manchester City left-back Angelino scored the winning goal to put RB Leipzig in the driving seat ahead of the second leg next week Thursday.

At the end of the first leg, Dutchman Van Bronckhorst was quizzed about the availability of Aaron Ramsey for the second leg at Ibrox and he said that it depends on how the player recovers from the hamstring injury sustained in the Old Firm Derby clash with Celtic earlier this month. In the absence of attacking talents such as IanisHagi, KemarRoofe and Alfredo Morelos in addition to Ramsey, Van Bronckhorst was forced to field Ryan Kent and Scott Wright as his two strikers, while Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder Joe Aribowas played as a false nine in the second half.

Van Bronckhorst and Rangers also have a big game in the league this weekend. They have to play hosts Celtic at Celtic Park in the Old Firm Derby without the quartet of Ramsey, Morelos, Roofe and Hagi. Celtic can take a big step towards the league title with an home win over Rangers.

On Roofe and Ramsey, Rangers manager Giovanni Van Bronckhorst told BT Sports that it’s a day-to-day basis on whether they would be fit to take on RB Leipzig at Ibrox next week.

PREDICTED RANGERS LINEUP AS RAMSEY IS EXPECTED TO START

The Ibrox side’ travel to Portugal for their blockbuster for their Europa League quarter final first leg. Determined Rangers are aiming for an instant rebound against Braga after their day to forget against Celtic on Sunday.
Rangers face an uphill battle to regain their Premiership title but still harbour real ambitions of a season for the ages in Europe. Gio van Bronckhorst ‘s side are without Alfredo Morelos for the rest of the season and Ianis Hagi remain on the sidelines despite encouraging news regarding his recovery from a knee injury.


Rising academy star Alex Lowry, a player many among the support believe should be given a first team run, is also absent for the encounter with Braga. Van Bronckhorst has options to tweak his line-up and that could mean a return to the starting XI for Glen Kamara. Continue reading PREDICTED RANGERS LINEUP AS RAMSEY IS EXPECTED TO START

GERS STAR OUTLASTS PARENT CLUB IN EUROPE AMID UCL UPSET

Plenty might not have thought Aaron Ramsey would outlast Juventus in Europe when he signed for Rangers on loan in January – but that’s exactly what has happened. The Italian giants are licking their wounds following a surprise Champions League exit at the hands of La Liga side Villarreal, who put in a monumental performance to win 3-0 in Italy.


With the game neatly poised following a 1-1 draw in Spain, the game looked to be heading towards extra time before a late flurry put Max Allegri’s side to the sword. Gerard Moreno opened the scoring in the 78th minute before Pau Torres had Villarreal in dreamland and Arnaut Danjuma completed the scoring with an injury time penalty. Continue reading GERS STAR OUTLASTS PARENT CLUB IN EUROPE AMID UCL UPSET

COMMONS: SIGNING RAMSEY COULD BE A MISTAKE

When Wales international midfielder Aaron Ramsey knew that his time at Juventus was coming to an end, the best decision was for him to try and look for a new club. While several clubs were interested in acquiring his services, he only accepted Rangers’ proposal and signed for the Scottish Premiership title winners. However, that may not have been the best decision because there have now been some ill comments made about his transfer to the league title holders.

The Ibrox outfit brought the Welshman in from Juventus on loan during the January transfer window, but he has featured for only 94 minutes since the move. Ramsey has been plagued with injuries throughout his career and he quickly picked up a fresh one following his move to Glasgow. Commons is not denying Ramsey’s talent, but he believes the signing could turn out to be a waste of time for both parties. Continue reading COMMONS: SIGNING RAMSEY COULD BE A MISTAKE

THE BIGGEST FLOP IN SERIE A

The Juventus midfielder beat fellow teammate Arthur Melo to the Calcio Bidone which is the award for the biggest flop in Serie A. The Biaconeri time in Turin has been largely disappointing with injuries and a massive loss of form the biggest culprit.

The Welshman has played in just three league games all season and has no attacking return to shoe for his effort. The award which is a yearly award that is adjudged by votes saw Ramsey pull up 2,686 votes to beat Lazio frontman Muriqi who finished with 2,567 votes.

Muriqi who was a €20m signing for Lazio from Fenerbache in 2020 has seen just two goals in almost 50 appearances for his team. The Kosovan international is looking for a move to West Brom, with hopes that it would lead to an end to his nightmare time at Lazio so far.

Though Juventus can thank their stars that Ramsey was a free agent from Arsenal in 2019. The same cannot be said for Arthur Melo that finished third with 1,794 votes. The Brazilian time in the white and black of Juventus has been so bad that key figures at the club would be wondering why they made such a deal with Barcelona. Melo cost Juventus in excess of €70m but has not been able to hold in starting berth since he made the switch in 2020.

Ramsey would definitely not be keen on this kind of attention as he tries to fight his way back into the hearts of the Biaconeri faithful. The Juventus outcast would hope to add minutes to the measly 116 minutes that he has managed all season. For now, he has to make do with the fact that his time has been a disaster, and the Calcio Bidone is what he deserves.

RAMSEY SET TO LEAVE JUVE IN THE SUMMER

Several unconfirmed reports are currently making the rounds that Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey will be leaving the club at the end of the current campaign.

The Wales international midfielder is fed up with life in Turin and has been said to be keen to secure a move away from the Old Lady. After several weeks of rumors, Juventus, Ramsey, and Rangers all agreed for the player to switch clubs and leagues, as he left Italy to join the current champions of the Scottish Premiership.

His relationship with Juve manager Maximiliano Allegri has not gone any better since the Italian tactician returned to occupy the managerial role at the club and former Arsenal star, Ramsey, has been severely deprived of minutes this season. There were several clubs interested in signing the midfielder but it took a while for him to accept Rangers’ proposal because their suited his demands. Allegri would, however, be missing Ramsey’s services presently as the Juventus team is currently without several star players, with a host of them out with different injuries.

In their 1-1 draw with Villarreal in their UEFA Champions League knockout clash on Tuesday night, Juve fielded a rather weak team without their star players and it was telling how they lacked the needed steel in midfield.

Ramsey will spend the rest of the season at Rangers but according to reports, he is interested in making the deal a permanent one and not return to become a Juventus player. However, that would depend largely on his ability to convince the Rangers chiefs that he has what it takes to earn a permanent contract. If he fails to convince them, however, he could be assessing other options as long as he leaves Juventus permanently in the summer transfer window.