Merino, who suffered a small fracture, is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, adding to Mikel Arteta’s injury concerns, with Gabriel Jesus and Takehiro Tomiyasu already unavailable.
Ramsdale, who joined Arsenal in 2021 and was a standout performer in the Premier League, bids farewell after making 89 appearances.
He played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s 2023 FA Community Shield victory and earned a spot in the PFA Team of the Year for the 2022/23 season.
Both Arteta and Sporting Director Edu Gaspar have expressed their gratitude for Ramsdale’s contributions and wished him well in his new chapter with Southampton.
The club disclosed these developments in two statements on Friday.
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