Arsenal has announced the signing of Mariona Caldentey, a 28-year-old World Cup winner who joins the team from Barcelona. Caldentey, who will wear the No.8 jersey at Arsenal, is a highly successful player with six Liga F titles, three Champions Leagues, and six Spanish Cups to her name. She has made 302 appearances for Barcelona since joining in 2014 and scored an impressive 114 goals.
Head Coach Jonas Eidevall expressed his excitement about Caldentey’s arrival at Arsenal and described her as a world-class forward with a winning mentality. He believes she will be a valuable asset to the team as they strive for success on the biggest stage. Caldentey herself is eager to take on this new challenge and contribute to the team’s success both on and off the pitch.
Director of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley also shared her enthusiasm about the signing of Caldentey, praising her ambition and character in choosing to join Arsenal and the Women’s Super League. Wheatley believes that Caldentey’s experience and success in women’s football will be a valuable addition to the team, and that she will inspire young players to follow in her footsteps.
Arsenal fans can look forward to seeing Caldentey in action soon as she helps lead the team towards their goal of winning trophies. With her talent and determination, there is no doubt that she will be a valuable asset to both the team and its supporters.
