Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale opens up on wife’s miscarriage

Aaron Ramsdale speaks on how he was affected by his wife's miscarriage - Photo Credit || The Sun

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale opens up on wife’s miscarriage

Stephen Oladehinde 16:08 - 03.08.2023

Arsenal number one goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has talked about the pain he felt after his wife had a miscarriage.

The England goalkeeper helped the Gunners challenge for the league title last season with his team coming close to winning it.

In August 2022, the England international made public his engagement to flight attendant Georgina Irwin.

However, Five months later, Georgina's miscarriage, caused the pair to go through a terrible period.

Aaron Ramsdale and his wife Georgina - Photo Credit || The Sun
Aaron Ramsdale and his wife Georgina - Photo Credit || The Sun

Ramsdale’s statement on miscarriage

Speaking about the incidents, he told the Players Tribune as reported by the Sun, "There are things that go on in our lives that the public has no idea about, and the past year has been an emotional rollercoaster for me and my family.

"After climbing to the top of the Premier League table and going off to my first World Cup, my wife and I found out that we were expecting our first child.

"Mikel gave me a few extra days off after the World Cup, so we went on a brief holiday. It was genuinely the happiest time of our lives. And yeah… there’s no easy way to say this, but I feel like it’s important that people know.…

"On the flight home, my wife had a miscarriage. There’s really no way that I can describe the pain of that six-hour flight back to London, even now. 

Aaron Ramsdale celebrating with his wife Georgina - Photo Credit || The Sun
Aaron Ramsdale celebrating with his wife Georgina - Photo Credit || The Sun

"I just want people out there to know that they’re not alone if they’re going through it themselves.

“When we got back, I didn’t tell many people what happened. Only my family, my teammates, and of course Mikel. He was fantastic about everything.

"Even in the middle of the title race, with so much pressure on the club, he asked me if I needed some time off to deal with everything. 

“Mikel went above and beyond to make sure me and my family were OK. For me, that’s a manager.

Aaron Ramsdale in action for Arsenal - Photo Credit || The Sun
Aaron Ramsdale in action for Arsenal - Photo Credit || The Sun

"We don’t always see eye-to-eye on everything. We have some very florid conversations about football sometimes. But he cares so much about his players, and he forever has my respect for how he handled our grief."