Lionesses star Beth Mead completes move to Man City from WSL rivals Arsenal | OneFootball

England international Beth Mead has completed a significant move to Women’s Super League champions Manchester City, signing a deal that will keep her at the club until the summer of 2029.

The highly-regarded forward arrives from WSL rivals Arsenal, where she spent nine successful years.

The 31-year-old departs north London having amassed an impressive trophy cabinet, including a WSL title in the 2018-19 season, a Champions League triumph in May last year, and three League Cups.

Before her impactful tenure at Arsenal, which began in January 2017, Mead launched her career at Sunderland, where she became the youngest player to win the WSL Golden Boot at just 20 years old.

On the international stage, Mead boasts 81 caps for England and was a pivotal member of the Lionesses' European Championship-winning squads in both 2022 and 2025.

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Mead had a trophy-laden nine years at Arsenal (PA)

Her standout performance in the 2022 tournament, hosted on home soil, saw her named player of the tournament, finishing as the top goalscorer with six goals and also leading the assist charts with five.

Expressing her enthusiasm for the move, Mead told the City website: "I’m very proud to be here. Obviously, City had an amazing season last year and I am excited to start a new chapter here. I think the way City plays suits me really well and I feel like it can get something extra out of my game.

“Speaking to the manager, I think it was a place where I think I can really fit into, help and bring a different dynamic to the team, so it was a no-brainer for me."

Manchester City enjoyed a stellar previous season, clinching their first WSL title since 2016 by finishing four points clear of Arsenal. They further cemented their dominance by securing a domestic double, triumphing 4-0 over Brighton in the Women’s FA Cup final at the end of May.

Director of football Therese Sjogran underscored the importance of the acquisition, stating: "Beth’s achievements in the game speak for themselves, so we’re delighted to bring her to the club.

“Winning the double last season was a special chapter in our history, but it’s one we want to build on in the coming seasons. Signing a player of Beth’s quality and calibre can only help that happen.

“She’s shown what it takes to consistently perform on the kind of big stages we want to regularly be competing at, so she’ll be a brilliant addition to our already-impressive squad of players."