Karl Hein has joined La Liga side Real Valladolid on loan for the 2024/25 season.
The 22-year-old goalkeeper joined us in 2018 from his hometown club, Nomme United. Karl signed his first professional deal with us in May 2019 and went on to sign a new long-term contract shortly before joining Reading on loan in January 2022, for the remainder of the campaign.
An Estonia international, Karl has already made 30 senior appearances for his country. Consistent and impressive performances saw Karl named Estonia’s Young Player of the Year in December 2021.
Karl made his first-team debut at Emirates Stadium in September 2022, in a third-round Carabao Cup tie against Brighton & Hove Albion.
In a successful start to the 2024/25 season, Karl featured in all three of our US Tour matches against Bournemouth, Manchester United and Liverpool.
Everyone at Arsenal wishes Karl all the best for this coming season with Real Valladolid.
The loan deal is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.
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