Ex-Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale's shock as Bournemouth man tests positive for Coronavirus

Billy Sharp takes the ball around Aaron Ramsdale: James Wilson/Sportimage

The young stopper, now at United's Premier League rivals AFC Bournemouth, was one of two positive tests from 996 top-flight players and staff who were tested last week.

The results from the latest round of testing are due to be revealed tomorrow.

And Ramsdale told The Sun: “It’s definitely a shock — I’ve not been in contact with anybody and I’ve now got it.

“I’m showing no symptoms so the fact that a healthy young person could potentially have it is definitely scary and worrying.

“It’s obviously not great that I’ve got it but it’s good that I’m showing no symptoms.

“It’s one of those things that has unfortunately happened and happened to me.”

Ramsdale, who came through the ranks at United before being sold to the Cherries in 2017, has established himself as Bournemouth's No.1 goalkeeper and has twice faced the Blades this season.

The Premier League introduced widespread testing for players and staff as part of its Project Restart plan, aimed at completing the current season which was postponed in March.

“When you know you haven’t had it, and you’ve just been following the rules and only gone to the shop, that was obviously scary at first," Ramsdale added.

“Now I’m in the realisation that I’ve got it.

"There are other people who have had it and other people will get it so there’s obviously nothing to be ashamed of.”

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