David Raya has recalled how he came close to joining Bayern Munich before signing for Arsenal.The Spaniard has been one of the Premier League’s standout goalkeepers since his initial loan move from Brentford in August 2023.Raya has been loving life at Arsenal since moving from across the capitalGettyRaya completed a permanent transfer to Arsenal just a year later, and has kept 60 clean sheets in 136 appearances across all competitions.Their bitter north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur were interested in a move before his initial switch to the Emirates Stadium.However, it turns out that Arsenal were also able to beat Bayern to his signature.Top GunSpeaking to Sky Sports, Raya explained how he could have joined one of their Champions League rivals.“The coach, the philosophy when they came for me and everything, the project that was there, and the way the club was rising,” he said when asked about what made him choose Arsenal.“I just wanted to make a bigger step in my career, obviously coming from Brentford.“I think Arsenal was the best team to do it because it was rising.“It was such a young squad as well, and I think it was the best choice I’ve made, to come to this club.”Raya added: “I was very close to going to another club, but obviously everything happened with Arsenal, it was right in between. “I was very, very close to going to another club but luckily that didn’t happen and Arsenal, in the end, made a bid and I came here.”Raya could have had a very different career path if his Arsenal move didn’t go throughGettyRaya was then asked if he could reveal the club, which he agreed to do and replied: “It was Bayern Munich.”Wait is nearly over for Raya?Now in his third season at Arsenal, Raya is still waiting to win his first major trophy at the club.The 30-year-old has collected individual honours such as two Premier League Golden Gloves and a PFA Team of the Year selection.But he could get his hands on silverware on Sunday as Arsenal take on Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final, live on talkSPORT.Raya has not featured in the competition at all this season, with Kepa Arrizabalaga being the chosen man in between the sticks.However, boss Mikel Arteta may decide to give Raya the nod for the final as Arsenal look to win their first trophy since 2020.1: Premier League Fixtures & Results