Arsenal OFFICIALLY announce 15-goal forward has completed move to London!
Arsenal women have announced the signing of l forward Rosa Kafaji on a permanent transfer, who joins the club from BK Häcken in Sweden on a long-term contract and will wear the number 16 jersey.
The Gunners posted on the club website: ‘Born in Stockholm on 5th July 2003, Rosa began her career at hometown club AIK Football, where she developed through the club’s academy before making her senior debut in 2019 at the age of 15. Now 21, Rosa made a total of 46 appearances for AIK Football, scoring 19 goals.
‘Rosa made the switch from AIK Football to BK Häcken in January 2022 and would go on to make 61 appearances and score 28 goals during her time at the club. She was Häcken’s top scorer in the 2023/24 season, scoring 15 goals including four in a thrilling UEFA Women’s Champions League run, which saw Häcken beat Real Madrid twice on the way to the quarter-final stage.
‘At international level, Rosa worked her way up the age groups before making her senior debut from the bench against Italy in the UEFA Women’s Nations League in October 2023. She has already made nine appearances and scored one goal for her country.’
And after seeing the deal get announced – the forward announced how delighted she is with the transfer deal: “It feels amazing to join this club – I’m so happy to be here.
“I had a very good feeling after speaking to Jonas and Clare 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. I can’t wait to get started and walk out at Emirates Stadium in front of all our supporters.”
Director of ARSENAL Women’s Football Clare Wheatley added: “Rosa is one of the outstanding young players in the game and we’re so happy to have brought her to Arsenal. She has already gained great experience, and has the ambition and desire to continue to develop and grow in our environment.
‘I’m sure our supporters will join me in welcoming Rosa to the club. We look forward to watching her in red and white very soon.”
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