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- Arsenal have signed a World Cup winner forward of the brand new season
- She arrives from Barcelona after successful 25 trophies in 10 years with the membership
- The Gunners wish to get again to the highest of the WSL after ending third final time period
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Spain worldwide Mariona Caldentey on a free switch from Barcelona.
The 28-year-old ahead, who will put on the No 8 shirt, arrives in north London having received 25 trophies in 10 years with the Catalans.
The signing, which is topic to regulatory course of, demonstrates Arsenal’s intent to push for silverware this season, with the membership having completed third within the Ladies’s Tremendous League for a second successive season final time period.
The Gunners will play eight of their 11 residence matches on the Emirates subsequent season and also will host three Champions League group fixtures there, ought to they progress by the qualifying phases.
Arsenal broke the WSL attendance document 3 times final season and Mail Sport understands their work off the pitch was a consider Mariona’s resolution to affix the membership.
Mariona Caldentey has joined Arsenal on a free switch from Barcelona
Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall (left) believes the membership have signed a ‘world-class ahead’
Caldentey received 25 trophies over the course of her 10-year profession at Barcelona
She additionally lifted the World Cup with Spain final yr after they beat England within the remaining
‘That is the appropriate time for a brand new problem for me and Arsenal is the proper place,’ Mariona stated.
‘I believe what Arsenal are doing as a membership is superb – on and off the pitch. I really like the way in which we wish to play as a crew and I believe there’s a powerful mentality constructing right here.
‘It’s been unimaginable to see what the membership has completed away from the pitch, with supporters following the crew all over the place and many information being damaged.
‘I can’t wait to get began and assist the crew win trophies and entertain our supporters.’
Mariona is Arsenal’s first signing of the summer season and provides depth to their attacking choices following the departure of Vivianne Miedema.
‘Mariona is a world-class ahead and we’re delighted to convey her to Arsenal,’ boss Jonas Eidevall stated.
‘She’s a winner with confirmed expertise of excelling on the largest stage, which is precisely the place we intention to be at this membership. We imagine Mariona will probably be an excellent addition to our squad right here at Arsenal, as we put together for an thrilling new season collectively.’
