In this video
- Raya said he thinks his debut against Everton was maybe two years ago, and 100 games with 42 clean sheets is incredible. That goes to the credit of the team and the staff, he said.
- Asked about the first goalkeeper signed permanently since him, Raya said you need competition to bring out everything good in each player. He and the new keeper know each other from the national team.
- Asked if he had vindicated the manager's decision to sign him, Raya said he came to take a step further in his career, and he thinks it was the right decision. He tries to give the boss reasons to pick him.
“That it hurts a lot losing in the semi-final.”
- Asked if this is Arsenal's year, Raya said they want to win and there is no doubt about that. But it is September and a long season, so they are focused on the next game, step by step.
- Asked for first impressions of Zubimendi, Raya said he knew him from the national team, and now he is here he has surprised him even more. He plays for the team, not himself, and his positioning is incredible.
- Raya said the noise when he came was understandable, as a hell of a keeper had been changed, and he could have done better in a few games. He focused on what he could control and believed in himself.
- Asked what the Spanish players bring, Raya said he thinks they are very intelligent and know what the game needs in each situation. When he arrived he was the only one, and it is a joy to have more.
David Raya Press conference ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League campaign, reflecting on his journey, competition for Arsenal first Goalkeeper, and what’s next after Kepa’s arrival.
In this press conference, Raya shared pride in hitting the milestone of 100 appearances and 42 clean sheets but deflected personal praise, instead crediting Arsenal’s team effort and staff support.
With Kepa now joining the squad, Raya addressed the increased competition in goal with calm confidence, describing it as “healthy” and grounded in mutual respect. Their long-standing bond from Spain duty, he said, makes the dynamic constructive, not tense.
He also praised the club’s summer signings, saying the added depth means Arsenal can finish games stronger and keep intensity high over the season.
Reflecting on last season’s heartbreak in the semi-final against PSG, David Raya said it only sharpened their motivation to go further. He expects noisy European nights this season but says lineup decisions are in Mikel Arteta’s hands.
Watch the full David Raya Press Conference for his thoughts on Champions League targets, the goalkeeper competition with Kepa, and Arsenal’s mindset for the season ahead.
