Arsenal Women sign Swedish international forward Rosa Kafaji

arsenal's new signing, Rosa Kafaji
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Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Swedish international forward Rosa Kafaji from BK Häcken on a long-term contract.

She made 61 appearances and score 28 goals during her time at Häcken, finished as their top scorer last season including four goals in a Champions League run to the quarter-finals.

The first of her nine caps for Sweden came from the bench against Italy in the Nations League in October 2023.

Kafaji told www.arsenal.com: “It feels amazing to join this club – I’m so happy to be here. I had a very good feeling after speaking to Jonas [Eidevall] and Clare [Wheatley] and it just feels right to be at Arsenal. I’m hungry to keep growing and I know this is the right place for me to do that and compete for the biggest trophies.”

Head Coach Jonas Eidevall said: “I’m delighted we’ve been able to bring Rosa to the club. She’s one of the most exciting young talents in the world and I’ve been a keen admirer of her game for a number of years. She plays with a fearlessness beyond her age and I know she has the hunger and mentality it takes to realise her potential here with Arsenal.”

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