Twenty-eight year-old Australian forward Caitlin Foord has signed a new contract at Arsenal, for whom from she has scored 35 goals in 94 appearances.
The Australian international centurion made 33 appearances for the Gunners in the 2022/23 season, scoring 11 goals and providing a further nine assists.
Foord said: “I couldn’t be happier to extend my stay here at Arsenal. I feel like I’m growing and improving being here in this environment so I don’t want to leave that. I want to continue to get better and to help the team – I enjoy going out and training every day and wanting to be better and being surrounded by world class players. This feels like the right place – the place I want to be.”
Head Coach Jonas Eidevall added: “Caitlin is an integral part of our team so we’re all delighted by the news that she has signed a new contract. She is one of the best forwards in the world and has performed to a consistently high standard for us during my time here, providing some crucial goals and delivering on the biggest stages. I’m looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together next season and Caitlin will play a key role in that.”
Head of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley said: “Everyone at Arsenal is delighted that Caitlin has agreed a new deal here at the club. She is one of the best forwards in the world and her new contract means that she will spend her prime years here at Arsenal, so this is fantastic news for all connected with our club.”
