With the new season coming up, Arsenal fans are excited to see their new signing Matt Turner. The USMNT goalkeeper is going to be part of Mikel Arteta’s squad for next season. But fans are already loving Matt Turner following his recent actions in his last game for MLS side, New England Revolution.
Turned got named in the substitutes in his last match for the MLS side. Prior to kick off, he signed some autographs for the fans. However, he refused to give one fan an autograph. This is because the fan was wearing a Tottenham Hotspur t-shirt.
Incoming Arsenal keeper Matt Turner refused to give one fan an autograph as he was wearing a Tottenham shirt…👀
The goalkeeper is due to have a medical at #AFC on Wednesday ahead of his finalising his move 🔴⚪ pic.twitter.com/S8WckJCJSR
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) June 20, 2022
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New Arsenal signing Matt Turner refusing to sign a Spurs fan's shirt is superb 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/qb3M26GMCf
— Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) June 20, 2022
Spurs and Arsenal are major rivals. Thus, Arsenal fans must be delighted with the actions of their new signing. Matt Turner will have a medical at Arsenal this week ahead of his move to the Premier League side.
The USMNT goalkeeper is expected to join Mikel Arteta’s side on July 1, 2022. At Arsenal, Turner will have to compete with the likes of Aaron Ramsdale and Bernd Leno for a place in the starting XI.
Aaron Ramsdale is expected to be the first choice goalkeeper. But Matt Turner will surely get his chance in the future if not right at the start of the next season. Also, it will be a great experience for him to play in the Premier League ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Matt Turner will have one eye on the 2022 FIFA World Cup following his move to Arsenal
The USMNT have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They have a good chance of going through the Group Stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Gregg Berhalter’s men will play England, Wales and Iran in the Group Stage matches.
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And every player, including Matt Turner, will give their best to make it to the USMNT squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They will then get a chance to represent their country in international football’s biggest stage.
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Matt Turner played 8 matches for the USMNT in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Thus, Turner will have a good chance to make in the USMNT squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. But he will face competition from Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen to start in goal for the USMNT at this year’s FIFA World Cup.
