Why Bruno Fernandes could be a perfect Aaron Ramsey replacement at Arsenal next season

After scoring a goal in his last North London derby, Aaron Ramsey made the Arsenal fans realise that they are really going to miss him next season. The Welsh midfielder agreed to sign a pre-contract with Italian champions, Juventus, and that makes him move to Turin when his contract with Arsenal ends this summer.

He will be leaving the Emirates after 12 wonderful years with the club. Ramsey was always a key figure in the Arsenal team for the last decade. The fans are really going to miss their main-man next season.

With the 28-year-old leaving, Emery will have a tough job on his shoulders with regards to replacing him in the Arsenal team. It won’t be easy for any player to replace Ramsey’s quality at the Emirates. The Welshman is an absolute pleasure to watch.

Aaron Ramsey signs off in style

Sporting Lisbon’s Bruno Fernandes seems like the best replacement for Aaron Ramsey at Arsenal. The Portuguese midfielder has been the best player in the Portuguese league this season.

He has the highest goal involvements in the league this season. With 12 goals and 9 assists, he has been vital for Sporting in their title chase this season. The 24-year-old is a perfect midfield player.

He actually ended his contract with Sporting at the end of last season due to some internal concerns at the club. But after announcing his contract's end, he was re-signed by the Portuguese club, to much surprise.

Fernandes is a gem in midfield. He possesses all the qualities required to become a world-class midfielder. He has incredible crossing and shooting skills, and that makes him a threat during various set-piece situations. As a playmaker, he is swift with his passing and movement.

The midfielder likes to cut inside from the wings and then score from outside the box. He is a pretty good dribbler as well. With an overall of 21 goal contributions this season so far, he is one of the top midfield players in the world.

Prolific!

For Emery, there can be no better player to replace Ramsey than Bruno Fernandes. Just like Ramsey, the midfielder brings a lot of goals to the side, because he is as creative as the Welshman.

The Sporting Lisbon man has the ability to take the entire Arsenal team to the next level, as he can act as a leader in Arsenal’s midfield and make it more solid. The 24-year-old can also create a lot of chances for Aubameyang and Lacazette to score.

He can be an instant hit at the Emirates and will win over the Arsenal fans’ hearts in a matter of time. The midfielder has a very high work rate, as his defensive contributions for his team are quite impressive. The Lisbon man is a very disciplined midfield player, which is quite rare to see in today's football.

One of Ramsey's main jobs at the Emirates was starting in advanced positions and becoming a proper goal-scoring threat for the opposition. The Welshman's runs into the box played an important role in Arsenal's attack over the years.

His cheeky flicks and turns in advanced positions make him a pretty difficult player to cope with. Fernandes is quite similar to Ramsey when it comes to attacking the goal, as the Portuguese midfielder has a knack for scoring goals.

He has already scored 12 this season and is the team's second highest top-scorer for the season. Hence, Fernandes has got the ability to match Ramsey's goals at the Emirates, which makes him a top candidate to replace the 28-year-old.

For Fernandes, Arsenal will be the best move to start a new chapter in his footballing career. Playing in the Premier League will help him showcase his talent at the very top level.

The Portuguese is still very young and has a lot to develop in his game. But at such a young age, he is one of the most complete midfielders in Europe. The Lisbon man is very underrated for what he brings to the table. At Arsenal, he could fill Aaron Ramsey’s boots pretty well.

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