Arsenal have signed England midfielder Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich. The 27-year-old joins on a free transfer after deciding to leave Bayern at the end of her contract.

What happened?

Stanway won 8 trophies in 4 years with Bayern, including the Bundesliga title, and has scored 33 goals in 93 games for England.

Why it matters for Arsenal

This signing is a significant boost to Arsenal's squad, as they sit 1st in Premier League with 85 pts, 7 points clear of Manchester City, and have a recent form of WWWWW, with 71 goals scored and 27 conceded this season.

What comes next?

Arsenal coach Renee Slegers said: "Georgia is a brilliant midfielder and we're thrilled that she is an Arsenal player". Stanway will add a new dimension to Arsenal's midfield, bringing experience and a winning mentality, as the team prepares for the new season, following their last result, a 1-1 draw against Paris Saint Germain on 2026-05-30