West Ham United sign Arsenal defender Codina | OneFootball

West Ham United have completed the signing of Arsenal defender Laia Codina on a free transfer.

WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Hammers this afternoon.

The 26-year-old has signed a three-year deal with West Ham United. She will officially join the club when her contract with Arsenal expires on 1 July 2026.

Codina joined Arsenal from Spanish giants FC Barcelona in summer 2023. She went on to make 60 appearances for the club in all competitions.  Codina won the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, UEFA Women’s Champions League and Subway Women’s League Cup with The Gunners.

On the international stage, Codina has been capped by Spain on 26 occasions in which she has scored two goals. The defender has won the FIFA Women’s World Cup and UEFA Women’s Nations League with her country.

After joining West Ham United, Codina said “I’m so happy to be joining West Ham United. West Ham is a great Club and you can see the growth within the team over the last few years. I know Rita [Guarino] from her time in Italy and when we spoke, I was really excited by this project.

“I hope to bring my experience both on and off the pitch. Coming through the Barcelona academy helped develop my composure and my decision-making, and I pride myself on my professionalism and work ethic every day. I want to help the players around me and contribute to the team in any way that I can.

“I’m proud of what I’ve achieved so far in my career but I’m really excited for what’s ahead. I’m looking forward to meeting the team and I feel ready for this new chapter in East London.”

Codina is West Ham United’s first signing of the summer transfer window.