Arsenal have announced signing of 25-title winning Forward from Spaniards!

Arsenal Women have signed Mariona Caldentey from Barcelona, the club have announced on their website.

Arsenal posted: ‘We are delighted to announce the signing of Mariona Caldentey on a permanent deal.

‘Mariona joins ARSENAL after ten years with FC Barcelona, during which time she has won 25 titles. She will wear the No.8 jersey here at Arsenal.

‘Born in Mallorca on 19 March 1996, Mariona worked up through the youth ranks at Collerense, making her senior debut there in 2011.

‘The forward then moved to Barcelona in 2014, making her debut at the age of 18 and developing into an integral part of the first team under successive coaches.

‘Now 28, Mariona departs Barcelona having won six Liga F titles, three UEFA Women’s Champions Leagues, six Spanish Cups, four Spanish Super Cups and six Catalan Cups.

‘Mariona made 302 appearances for Barcelona in total, scoring 114 goals – making her the Catalan side’s fifth all-time top scorer.

‘At international level, Mariona has scored 26 goals in 72 matches for Spain and was part of the squad that won the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and 2023/24 UEFA Nations League.’

Director of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley added: “We’re so happy to have signed Mariona, who brings with her a wealth of experience and success at the top of women’s football. It’s a testament to her ambition and character that she has chosen to undertake a new challenge, come to the Women’s Super League and join what we’re building here at ARSENAL.

“I’m sure our supporters will be excited to see her run out in Arsenal colours very soon.”

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