"Just obviously the coach, the philosophy that when they came for me, the project that was there, the club was rising. I just wanted to make a big step in my career coming from Brentford and I think Arsenal was the best team to do it."
"I was very close to go to another club but obviously everything happened with Arsenal because it was right in between and everything. I was very, very close to going to another club but luckily it didn't happen and Arsenal in the end made the bid and I came here."
David Raya joined Arsenal from Brentford on an initial loan deal, later made permanent for around £27m. He has exceeded expectations, establishing himself as a top goalkeeper. Raya was close to signing with Bayern Munich but chose Arsenal due to the club's rising project and philosophy. Thierry Henry has endorsed him for the Player of the Season award. Raya expressed satisfaction with his decision, stating it was the best choice for his career.
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