Ramsey likely to stay at club

– Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey says he is excited about playing under new boss Unai Emery and expects movement on a fresh contract “in the next few weeks”.

Ramsey is considered key to Emery’s rebuilding project at the London club after the 22-year Arsene Wenger era but, with his contract expiring next year, the Wales international raised hopes he could agree a new deal.

Ramsey (above) said he was encouraged by the ideas and philosophy of Emery, the former Paris Saint-Germain coach, as his agent pursues talks with the Arsenal hierarchy.

“We’ve yet to come to an agreement. I still have a year left and I’m really happy here,” the 27-year-old midfielder said during Arsenal’s pre-season trip to Singapore.

“There’s a great opportunity under the new manager to go on and hopefully compete for things, so I’m looking forward to that and if something’s to happen we’ll see in the next few weeks or so.”

Ramsey said his discussions with Emery had been “purely football” as Arsenal attempt to return to trophy-winning ways and Champions League football after finishing sixth in the Premier League last season.

The 27-year-old said there was a buzz about the team as the players take on the Spanish coach’s tactics, most notably a high-tempo, pressing game.

“I’m looking forward to playing the way that he wants to play. It’s very exciting,” Ramsey said.

“I think all the players are really looking forward to this season and hopefully we can hit the ground running from the off.”

Arsenal played Atletico Madrid in the International Champions Cup in Singapore late yesterday and they face Paris Saint Germain on Sunday. – AFP