Arsenal confirmed the signing of Daphne van Domselaar. The goalkeeper leaves Aston Villa after barely playing for them due to a hip injury. Van Domselaar will compete with Zinsberger for the number one spot. The third goalie is Naomi Williams. Zinsberger has been Eidevall’s number one last season. Williams is yet to make her senior appearance. She is only 20 years old and keeps impressing the Arsenal staff so we might yet see her on the pitch next season.
Zinsberger to compete with Van Domselaar
Manuela Zinsberger is Arsenal’s number one goalkeeper, but with Van Domselaar joining the team that will change. The Dutch international is very talented and did not sign for the club as a second goalie. Van Domselaar recently moved to the Women’s Super League. It was her great effort at FC Twente that earned her the transfer to Aston Villa. Due to injury, she has made 15 appearances for Aston Villa. Van Domselaar sustained a hip injury against Arsenal in the Conti Cup match. She needed surgery, which was successful and is expected to return at the beginning of next season.
Daphne van Domselaar on transfer to Arsenal
“I’m really happy to be here,” said Daphne. “If you look at Arsenal – the players, the team, the stadium – it’s a huge club and I’m so excited to be part of this club. I want to win trophies and achieve big things, and Arsenal is the right place for me to do both. I can’t wait to play at Emirates Stadium in front of all the supporters and show what I can do.”
Eidevall and Wheatley welcome the goalkeeper
Head Coach Jonas Eidevall added: “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, while we believe she has a great deal of potential for future development, too. 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, said: “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.”
source: http://www.arsenal.com
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