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Arsenal legend Tony Adams reveals the one player he wants to be with Gunners ‘forever’
ARSENAL legend Tony Adams is still angry Aaron Ramsey will be leaving his former club this summer.
Aaron Ramsey: A look at the Welshman's move to Juventus
Ramsey will end his 11-year stay at Arsenal upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the season.
The Wales international has signed a contract with Serie A giants Juventus.
Adams admits times have changed at Arsenal since he retired from professional football 17 years ago.
But he still believes the Gunners are a bigger club than Juventus.
Aaron Ramsey’s too good to let go and to not be an Arsenal player forever
And he says he wants a player like Aaron Ramsey to remain in north London for the rest of his career.
“It’s a different game and a different club to the one that I left in 2002,” Adams told Sky Sports.
“We would be challenging, Juventus players would be signing for us.
“Aaron Ramsey’s too good to let go and to not be an Arsenal player forever.
“To be fair why would you go to Juventus anyway? They’re a smaller club than Arsenal.
“That’s the way I’ve always felt about the Arsenal.
“But other people think differently, maybe he thinks Cardiff’s bigger.”
Upon signing for Juventus, Ramsey posted a message on social media to Arsenal supporters.
Wenger says Ramsey's move to Juventus is a loss for Arsenal
He wrote: “You welcomed me as a teenager and have been there for me through all the highs and lows I’ve encountered during my time at the club.
“It is with a heavy heart that I leave after 11 incredible years in north London. Thank you.
“I will continue to give the team 100 per cent and hope to finish the season strongly, before heading on to my next chapter in Turin.”