Arsenal have completed the free signing of former Real Madrid captain and goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez.
The 27-year-old moves to north London after the expiry of her Real contract and joins Arsenal’s goalkeeping pool of Daphne van Domselaar, Anneke Borbe and fellow summer signing Isabella Damm.
She made 215 appearances for Real – more than any player in the club’s history. She also has 24 caps for Spain, with Rodriguez competing with Barcelona’s Cata Coll for a starting spot in the national team.
Rodriguez started three group games as Spain won the Women’s World Cup in 2023.
Rodriguez is Arsenal’s seventh signing of a very busy summer transfer window, after moves for Damm, Georgia Stanway, Geraldine Reuteler, Selina Cerci, Ona Batlle and Lisa Baum.
She is also the fourth free transfer made by Arsenal this summer, after Stanway, Batlle and Reuteler.
“I’m so proud to join this great club,” Rodriguez told Arsenal’s official website.
“Arsenal is one of the top clubs in the world and I’m really excited to be part of the team and take on this new challenge. I want to help us compete for trophies and make more history, together with our supporters.”
“Misa is a top goalkeeper who has performed consistently at a high level for several years,” added Renee Slegers. “As well as her technical attributes, she has great presence and communication on the pitch and we believe she’ll be a strong addition to our goalkeeping unit, alongside Daphne, Anneke and Isabella.”
More to follow.
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