Southampton have completed the signing of Arsenal and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale for £25m.

The Saints will pay an initial £18m for the former Sheffield United player, with an extra £7m in add-ons.

The 26-year-old has signed a four-year deal at St Mary’s and the club have the option of extending his deal by a further 12 months.

“I’m absolutely delighted,” said Ramsdale.

“The way the manager wants to play, the way he was when I spoke to him, he was just full of so much enthusiasm. I’d never met him before but he made me feel about eight feet tall, which is just what you want.”

Later on Friday, Southampton also confirmed the signing of winger Ryan Fraser on a free transfer.

The 30-year-old mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Newcastle United which allowed him to join the Saints on a two-year deal.

Fraser’s arrival was confirmed shortly after the departure of highly rated 18-year-old left back Jayden Meghoma, who has joined Brentford in a move that could reportedly be worth up to £10m.

Ramsdale, capped five times for England, was selected for Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad.

He made 89 appearances for Arsenal after a £26m move to the Emirates from Sheffield United in 2021.

“Aaron is a real statement signing for us,” said Southampton boss Russell Martin.

“I’m very grateful to ownership and the board for making it happen, especially as so many other clubs were keen to get him.”

Ramsdale had been linked to a move to Wolves.

The ex Bournemouth goalkeeper attended Southampton’s play-off win against Leeds United in May in support of close friend David Brooks, who was on loan with the Saints from the Cherries.