Arsenal to sign England midfielder Georgia Stanway from Bayern on free transfer
Arsenal have agreed terms to sign England midfielder Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich on a free transfer when her contract expires this summer, subject to a medical.
Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign England international Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich on a free transfer when her contract with the Frauen-Bundesliga club expires at the end of the season, the Guardian reports. The 27-year-old is expected to join Arsenal at the start of July, with the move subject to Stanway passing a medical.
Why it matters
Stanway is an established England midfielder, and her arrival would add experience and depth to Arsenal's midfield ahead of the new campaign. Moving from Bayern — where she has won multiple Bundesliga titles — to Arsenal represents a notable signing in the women's transfer market and has implications for Arsenal's squad planning for the season.
What the Guardian report says
According to the Guardian, everything has been agreed between Stanway and Arsenal for the midfielder to move when her Bayern contract expires. Bayern confirmed in January that Stanway would leave at the end of her deal after four seasons with the club.
Player background and recent history
Stanway joined Bayern Munich four years ago and has been part of a side that secured multiple Frauen-Bundesliga titles during her time in Germany. She is an England international and, based on the report, will be available to join Arsenal at the start of July on a free transfer once her contract with Bayern expires.
- Georgia Stanway to join Arsenal from Bayern Munich when her contract expires this summer, per the Guardian
- Transfer is a free move; agreement is subject to Stanway passing a medical
- Bayern confirmed in January that Stanway would leave at the end of her contract after four seasons and multiple Bundesliga titles
The Guardian story does not provide specific details on the length of Stanway's contract with Arsenal, financial terms, or statements from the clubs or the player. It also notes that the move is contingent on a medical being passed before the transfer is finalised.
What happens next
The transfer should be completed once Stanway passes her medical and formalities around the contract are finished. Further official confirmation from Arsenal or Bayern, and details on Stanway's contract length and role in Mikel Arteta's (if applicable) squad should follow in club announcements.