Arsenal sign Russo after Man United deal expires

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of England star Alexia Russo on a long-term contract, the north London membership announced on Tuesday.

Russo, who will head to the Women’s World Cup this summer season, and is a marquee signing for Arsenal following her exit from Manchester United after her contract at Outdated Trafford expired.

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Arsenal made two affords for Russo, 24, in January — certainly one of which included a world-record payment — however each bids have been turned down by United, who hoped to maintain their star striker however noticed her grow to be a free agent this summer season after contract talks broke down.

Arsenal have since seen off competitors from Lyon and Washington Spirit to safe her signature.

“I am actually excited to be right here and I can not wait to get going,” Russo stated in an announcement. “I need to win trophies — as does everybody on this membership. I can not wait to get caught in and develop as a participant. It is a new problem and a brand new atmosphere.”

Russo has been prolific within the Women’s Super Leaguehowever was additionally a key determine in England’s Euro 2022 triumph final summer season. She held the function of impression substitute and managed to attain 4 targets within the event, together with a memorable backheeled purpose towards Sweden within the semifinals.

At Arsenal, she’s going to bolster a ahead line up which already consists of injured duo Vivianne Miedema and Beth Meadin addition to Katie McCabe, Lina Hurtig, Caitlin Foord and Stina Blackstenius.

“I believe the expansion of the ladies’s recreation has been unimaginable, however significantly at a membership like Arsenal.” Russo added. “The sell-out towards Wolfsburg on the Emirates final season was unbelievable, and I am simply actually excited to be a part of this membership.”

Russo began her profession in Chelsea’s academy earlier than transferring to the U.S. to play school soccer at North Carolina Tar Heels.

On her return to England, she signed for United in 2020 — the membership she supported as a baby — and went on to attain 26 targets in 59 appearances. At worldwide stage with England, she has 11 targets in 21 matches.

Info from ESPN’s Mark Ogden contributed to this story.