Arsenal complete signing of defender following Barcelona exit | OneFootball

Arsenal have completed the signing of defender Ona Batlle on a permanent transfer.

The 27-year-old defender joins following her departure from Barcelona, where she made 114 appearances in all competitions.

“I’m very happy and excited to get going,” she said after signing.

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“Arsenal is one of the biggest clubs in the world, and I can’t wait to feel the joy of playing in front of our supporters at Emirates Stadium alongside so many great players. I want to win trophies and I feel this is the right place to achieve that.”

Head coach Renée Slegers added: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to bring Ona to the club. She’s a hugely experienced full-back with strong attacking intent and great physical attributes. She’s a winner and we want to go for more wins together.”

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