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Arsenal Makes Waves in Summer Transfer Window
Arsenal Football Club has made a splash in the 2025 summer transfer window, announcing a series of significant signings for both their men's and women's teams.
Men's Team Reinforcements
The Gunners have bolstered their men's squad with the arrival of several new faces. Kepa Arrizabalaga joins from Chelsea for a fee of £5m, while Martin Zubimendi signs from Real Sociedad for a hefty £55.8m. Christian Norgaard joins from Brentford for £10m, and Noni Madueke arrives from Chelsea for £48.5m. Cristhian Mosquera comes in from Valencia for £13.1m, and Viktor Gyökeres joins from Sporting Lisbon for a whopping £55.5m. Eberechi Eze completes the list of men's signings, joining from Crystal Palace for £60m.
Women's Team Strengthened
On the women's side, Arsenal has made some key additions. Olivia Smith, a striker from Liverpool, joins the club in a record-breaking £1m deal, breaking the previous record for the highest transfer in the sport to date. Smith, who is also a Canadian international player, expressed her excitement about competing for titles with the club and was impressed by the incredible atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium.
Chloe Kelly, who thrived at Arsenal after forcing a loan move from Manchester City in January, has also joined the club on a permanent basis. Taylor Hinds, who returns to Arsenal on a free transfer from Liverpool, and Anneke Borbe, who signs ahead of the new campaign, complete the list of women's signings.
Departures at Arsenal
Notable departures from the club include Amanda Ilestedt, who leaves for Eintracht Frankfurt on a free transfer, Freya Godfrey, who moves to London City Lionesses for an undisclosed fee, and Lina Hurtig, who joins Firorentina on a free transfer. Teyah Goldie also leaves Arsenal on a free transfer to London City Lionesses.
Michelle Agyemang's loan with Arsenal has also come to an end. Chloe Kelly, who aided Arsenal in winning the Women's Champions League, has also been confirmed as a permanent signing.
With these signings, Arsenal has made a total of 11 confirmed transfers during the 2025 summer transfer window. The club is poised to make a strong push for titles in both the men's and women's competitions.
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