Arsenal and England defender Leah Williamson has signed a brand new cope with the Gunners.
Williamson initially joined the membership 19 years in the past, and has gone on to make 232 appearances for Arsenal, scoring 15 objectives.
She is Arsenal’s vice-captain alongside Kim Little, and has gained the WSL title, 4 Conti Cups and two FA Cups with the Gunners.
“Everyone knows what Arsenal means to me, but I think every time I sign a new contract, I feel that love ignite all over again,” she instructed the membership’s official web site.
“I’m very happy to be staying – this is a place where I can still continue to grow, develop and be challenged. As a group, we’re all very focused on bringing more silverware to this club and I can’t wait to get started again when the new season comes around.”
Williamson returned from an ACL damage in February, having missed a big a part of the 2023/24 marketing campaign. The damage noticed the England captain miss out on the 2023 Ladies’s World Cup because the Lionesses completed as runners up.
She beforehand led her nation to victory at Euro 2022, following up with the inaugural Ladies’s Finalissima a number of months later.
Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall added: “Leah is an essential part of our team so we’re delighted she has signed a new contract with us. She brings us so much on and off the pitch – leadership, accountability and commitment.
Leah Williamson returned after a nine-month lay off in February
“Leah has a special bond with Arsenal and I’m looking forward to continuing to work together to bring more success to this great club.”
Director of ladies’s soccer Clare Wheatley mentioned: “Leah’s connection with Arsenal runs so deep – I can remember her as a girl in our academy many years ago, and I’m so proud of the determined, passionate woman she has become.
“We’re thrilled that Leah has signed a brand new deal right here and I do know our supporters will be a part of me in congratulating her right now.”
