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Arsenal have officially announced the signing of Dutch international goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar as reported in their official website.
The 24-year-old joins the North London club from Aston Villa, marking a significant addition to the squad ahead of the new season.
Van Domselaar, who has earned 27 caps for the Netherlands, expressed her excitement about the move in her first interview at the Emirates Stadium.
“I’m really happy to be here and to be a part of the squad,” she said. “If you just look at Arsenal – the players, the team, the stadium – it’s just a huge club. You just want to be part of that. You want to win prizes, you want to achieve big things and I feel like Arsenal is the right place for me to do that.”
Her arrival is seen as a strategic move by Arsenal to bolster their goalkeeping options.
Head Coach Jonas Eidevall shared his enthusiasm, stating,
“We’re delighted to bring Daphne to the club. She is a top goalkeeper and already has considerable experience on some of the biggest stages. Daphne will further strengthen our goalkeeper unit alongside Manu and Naomi, and will be a strong addition to the team as we prepare for an important new season.”
Director of Women’s Football, Clare Wheatley, also praised the signing, highlighting van Domselaar’s potential and alignment with the club’s ethos.
“Daphne is one of the best young goalkeepers in the world and we are very pleased to confirm her arrival here at Arsenal. She has a hunger to develop and succeed that closely aligns with our ethos at the club and we’re confident she will be a great addition to our squad.”
Van Domselaar’s move to Arsenal is expected to bring a new level of competition and quality to the team, as they aim for success in the upcoming season.