The former man man sold and immediately lent to the old club

The former Arsenal goalkeeper, Matt Turner, completed a transfer from Nottingham Forest to Lyon, to be immediately returned on loan to the New England Revolution until June 2026.

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The United States International Guardian has left Arsenal In August 2023 for costs of about 7.1 million pounds sterling after a single season at the Emirates, where he made seven appearances, all in the Europa League and the FA Cup, keeping four clean leaves and conceding four goals. The Gunners had paid about 5.15 million pounds sterling for him.

His stay in Forest started promising, but the errors in high -level matches against Tottenham, Manchester United and the Gunners cost him his place, and he spent last season on loan to Crystal Palace, only making four cup apparitions.

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In early August, Lyon signed it for around 8 million euros (6.9 million pounds sterling) but immediately lent it to the club where his professional career took off and where he won the goalkeeper of the year in 2021.

Turner will occupy a designated player in New England, the club holding an option to make the move permanent next summer.

“When the opportunity arose to bring Matt Turner back to the Revolution, we were happy to act quickly to welcome one of the most talented players forever representing the club,” said sports director Curt Onalfo.

“Matt talent and leadership will make our squad stronger now and in the future. We can’t wait to have Matt and his family in New England. ”

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The chief coach Caleb Porter added: “I can’t wait to welcome Matt during the Revolution and I am delighted with this opportunity to work with one of the best goalkeepers that our League has produced.

“Matt stands at an extremely high level which led him to success at the international level, in Europe and, of course, in the quality and mentality of MLS.

“It is a privilege to return to the club that launched my career,” said Turner.

“The club that helped me discover who I am as a professional, the club that has always felt a house far from my home. Having the chance to play in front of the supporters of the Revolution is again an invaluable feeling and which I have never taken for granted.

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“My family and I have felt their unwavering support in the past three years, and I’m looking forward to bringing the Revolution Crest again to the Gillette Stadium. I am grateful for this opportunity to win my place on the field and I can’t wait to win many more games with the Revolution. ”

The return of Turner to the United States should give him regular football he needs when he tries to recover the n ° 1 jersey of the national team, having been exceeded by the City of New York Matt Freese For the recent Gold Concacaf Cup.

This decision marks a rapid turnaround for the 31-year-old, who joined Arsenal de la Nouvelle-Angleterre in 2022, but had trouble establishing himself in England, although he was a key figure for the United States at the 2022 World Cup.