Arsenal Women sign Dutch goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar

Arsenal's new signing, Daphne van Domselaar
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Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Netherlands international goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar from Aston Villa.

The 24-year-old, who has represented her country at the 2022 Euros and 2023 World Cup, played 15 times for Villa after joining them last summer.

Van Domselaar told www.arsenal.com: “I’m really happy to be here. If you look at Arsenal – the players, the team, the stadium – it’s a huge club and I’m so excited to be part of this club. I want to win trophies and achieve big things, and Arsenal is the right place for me to do both. I can’t wait to play at Emirates Stadium in front of all the supporters and show what I can do.”

Head Coach Jonas Eidevall added: “We’re delighted to bring Daphne to the club. She is a top goalkeeper and already has considerable experience on some of the biggest stages, while we believe she has a great deal of potential for future development, too. Daphne will further strengthen our goalkeeper unit alongside Manu and Naomi, and will be a strong addition to the team as we prepare for an important new season.”

Director of Women’s Football, Clare Wheatley, said: “Daphne is one of the best young goalkeepers in the world and we are very pleased to confirm her arrival here at Arsenal. She has a hunger to develop and succeed that closely aligns with our ethos at the club and we’re confident she will be a great addition to our squad.”

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