Arsenal have officially announced the signing of Georgia Stanway, the 27-year-old midfielder who joins the club after leaving Bayern Munich. Stanway will don the No. 4 shirt at the Emirates Stadium as she returns to the English top flight.

Stanway's Career Journey

Stanway's contract with Bayern Munich expired at the conclusion of the last season, marking the end of a four-year stint with the German club. Prior to her time in Germany, she spent seven years at Manchester City in the Women's Super League, where she made 186 appearances and scored 67 goals. During her tenure at City, she contributed to the team's success by winning one WSL title, three FA Cups, and three League Cups.

In her four seasons at Bayern, Stanway continued to excel, winning the Bundesliga title each year and helping the club secure two German Cups and two German Super Cups. She made a total of 128 appearances for Bayern, scoring 32 goals.

International Success and Ambitions

Stanway has also been a key player for the England national team, scoring 33 goals in 93 appearances. She played a vital role in helping England win the Women's Euros in both 2022 and 2025. Expressing her excitement about joining Arsenal, Stanway stated, "It's an unbelievable feeling and I'm so proud to be joining Arsenal. This is a massive club that is driving the women's game forward to new levels and I want to be a part of it."

Arsenal manager Renee Slegers praised Stanway's capabilities, noting that she will bring a "new dimension" to the midfield. "Georgia is a brilliant midfielder and we're thrilled that she is an Arsenal player," Slegers commented. "She will add a new dimension to our midfield, bringing experience and adding to our winning mentality." With the upcoming season ahead, both Stanway and Slegers are eager to begin preparations for what promises to be an exciting campaign.