Arsenal have secured the services of Spanish goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez, signing her from Real Madrid on a three‑year contract that includes an option for a fourth year.
The 27‑year‑old arrives after a distinguished tenure in which she captained Real Madrid and amassed the most appearances in the club's history, establishing herself as one of the most reliable presences between the posts.
Rodriguez's résumé boasts two Liga F Zamora Trophies, earned in her debut season and again in the 2022‑23 campaign, as well as a World Cup winner's medal from 2023 and a Nations League title from 2024, both earned with the Spanish national team.
She will join compatriots Mariona Caldentey and Ona Batlle, who have already become key figures in Arsenal's push for domestic and European success.
The signing follows a turbulent period for Arsenal's goalkeeping department, which saw Manuela Zinsberger depart after an anterior cruciate ligament injury and academy graduate Naomi Williams leave when her contract expired.
Daphne van Domselaar, who had been sidelined by injury and omitted from the Netherlands squad in May for scheduled surgery, opened the door for Anneke Borbe to step up and demonstrate her capabilities.
With these departures and injuries reshaping the squad, Rodriguez's experience and international pedigree are viewed as a timely reinforcement as the club aims to mount a serious challenge for the Women's Super League crown.
A New Chapter for Arsenal's Defense
Rodriguez's arrival not only adds depth but also signals Arsenal's intent to blend youthful vigor with seasoned leadership, a balance that could prove decisive in the upcoming season.