Midfielder ‘excited and delighted’ after OFFICIALLY completing Arsenal switch

Kyra Cooney-Cross has signed for ARSENAL on a permanent deal from Hammarby IF, the club have announced.

The midfielder and Australia international began her professional career at Melbourne Victory, where she made her competitive debut at the age of just 15, and went on to make 44 appearances for the club across two spells, either side of a season-long stint at Western Sydney Wanderers in the 2019/20 season.

A move to Hammarby IF in the Swedish Damallsvenskan followed in 2022 which brought success in winning the Swedish Cup last season, and her performances caught the attentions of the Gunners.

And after a few days of transfer speculation – it was confirmed that she is now an Arsenal player – and the midfielder is delighted with the move to the WSL, which is now considered to be one of the best in the world.

“I’m so excited to join this club,” said Kyra. “Arsenal just felt right as soon as I heard about the interest. I’m really looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere at Emirates Stadium in front of a big crowd for our first game there this season. I can’t wait to get started and help us achieve something big together.”

Head Coach Jonas Eidevall said: “Kyra is one of the best young players in world football and we are delighted to have brought her to ARSENAL. Her passing ability and explosiveness allow her to affect games in a way you rarely see from such a young player, so we firmly believe she will be an excellent addition to our midfield, now and in the future.”

Head of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley said: “We are so pleased to have brought Kyra to our club. At the age of 21, she already has impressive experience at domestic and international level and we believe she has huge potential for future development.

‘Together with our supporters, we welcome Kyra to the Arsenal family and look forward to seeing her play in the red and white.”

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