Nottingham Forest has bolstered its goalkeeping ranks with the U.S. males’s nationwide crew’s No. 1.

Matt Turner has made a everlasting transfer to the Metropolis Floor on Wednesday, signing a four-year contract from Arsenal. Turner’s mother or father membership Arsenal has acquired Brentford’s David Raya, which opened the door for the 29-year-old to make the transfer elsewhere forward of the upcoming English Premier League season.

“We’re happy to welcome Matt to the membership right now,” Forest’s Chief Soccer Officer, Ross Wilson stated. “Our teaching employees are trying ahead to working with him immensely and I do know Matt is worked up to get going with the employees and gamers.”

Turner joined Arsenal final summer time from the New England Revolution, registering 4 clear sheets in seven mixed appearances for the Gunners. A complete of 5 of Turner’s seven appearances got here within the UEFA Europa League, whereas two got here within the FA Cup.

A former undrafted free agent signing by the Revs, Turner earned eight caps with the USMNT this yr, successful the Concacaf Nations League in June. He additionally made 4 begins through the Gold Cup earlier than the People suffered elimination within the semifinals.

“It feels nice to be right here,” Turner stated. “It’s one thing I’m actually trying ahead to, it’s a terrific problem and a terrific step in my profession. Once I heard that there was curiosity to deliver me right here, it simply felt proper for my household, it felt proper when my agent spoke to me about it and it appears like the appropriate transfer for me proper now.”

“The supervisor and the backroom employees, every part in regards to the membership has just a little sparkle to it. It’s felt proper from the beginning and I’m completely satisfied it’s bought executed. I’m trying ahead to creating a reference to my teammates, the followers and the town. I’m grateful to be right here and might’t wait to get issues began.”

Nottingham Forest completed sixteenth within the Premier League final season, 4 factors away from the relegation zone.

Steve Cooper’s squad will open its aggressive schedule on Saturday at Turner’s former membership, Arsenal.