Arsenal Women sign Anneke Borbe as summer transfer push continues | OneFootball

German goalkeeper arrives on free transfer to compete with Daphne van Domselaar, raising questions about future of Manuela Zinsberger

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Arsenal Women have completed the signing of goalkeeper Anneke Borbe.

Borbe will be expected to come in and provide competition for Daphne van Domselaar, who established herself as Arsenal’s No1 last season.

Borbe began her career at Werder Bremen, making her debut at the age of just 16. She went on to play 77 times before joining Wolfsburg in 2023.

The 24-year-old has had to be patient since. Borbe did not make her debut until November last year, but by the end of the season she was Wolfsburg’s No1.

“We’re delighted to bring Anneke to the club,” said Arsenal Women head coach Renee Slegers.

“We’ve been impressed by her composure and aerial presence and we believe she has a high ceiling for development here.

“We’re looking forward to working with Anneke in this next chapter of her career and I know our supporters will join us in giving her a warm welcome here.”

Borbe’s arrival could have an impact on the future of Manuela Zinsberger, who has been with Arsenal for six years.

The goalkeeper lost her place as Arsenal’s No1 after the arrival of Van Domselaar and Borbe joining will spark interest from other European clubs, who can offer her more playing time.