- Arsenal have signed a World Cup-winning participant forward of the brand new season
- She arrives from Barcelona after profitable 25 trophies in 10 years with the membership
- The Gunners wish to get again on high of the WSL after ending third final season
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 the regulatory course of, displays Arsenal's intentions to win silverware this season, after the membership completed third within the Girls's Tremendous League for the second consecutive season final season.
The Gunners will play eight of their 11 house matches on the Emirates subsequent season and also will host three Champions League group matches there in the event that they progress by means of the qualifying phases.
Arsenal broke the WSL attendance report 3 times final season and Mail Sport has realized that her work off the pitch was a consider Mariona’s choice to hitch the membership.
Mariona Caldentey joins 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 throughout his 10-year profession at Barcelona
He additionally received the World Cup with Spain final 12 months, once they defeated England within the ultimate.
Mariona stated: 'It’s the proper time for me to search for a brand new problem and Arsenal is the proper place for it.'
'I feel what Arsenal are doing as a membership is wonderful – on and off the sphere. I like the way in which we wish to play as a crew and I feel there’s a robust mentality being constructed right here.
'It's unbelievable to see what the membership has achieved off the sphere, with supporters following the crew all over the place and so many data 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 time and can add depth to their attacking choices following the departure of Vivianne Miedema.
'Mariona is a world-class ahead and we’re very comfortable to convey her to Arsenal,' boss Jonas Eidevall stated.
'She is a winner with confirmed expertise of excelling on the largest stage, and that’s precisely the place we wish to be at this membership. We consider Mariona can be an awesome addition to our crew at Arsenal as we put together for an thrilling new season collectively.'
