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Arsenal Women goalkeeper Manu Zinsberger will depart the club when her contract expires this summer, bringing an end to a seven-year spell in north London that delivered multiple trophies.
The Austrian international joined Arsenal from Bayern Munich in 2019 and has made 143 appearances for the club, keeping 51 clean sheets across her time with the Gunners. During her Arsenal career, Zinsberger helped secure two Continental Cups in 2023 and 2024, as well as the Champions League triumph in 2025.
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However, Zinsberger has been absent from action this season after rupturing her ACL during a training session in October. The injury has sidelined the experienced goalkeeper throughout the entire campaign, with Daphne van Domselaar and Anneke Borbe filling the goalkeeping positions in her absence.
[According to Arseblog](https://arseblog.news/2026/04/manu-zinsberger-to-leave-arsenal-at-the-end-of-the-season/), the timing of Zinsberger’s departure should align well with her recovery process, as pre-season at a new club would fit her rehabilitation timeline following the ACL injury sustained in October.
Austria international’s Arsenal legacy
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The 32-year-old brings significant international experience to her next destination, having earned over 100 caps for Austria during her career. Her presence between the posts has been a consistent feature for Arsenal Women over multiple seasons, establishing herself as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper.
Beyond her on-field contributions, Zinsberger has become a popular figure within the Arsenal setup due to her positive personality and influence around the training ground. Her departure marks the end of an era for Arsenal Women, who will now look to van Domselaar and Borbe as their goalkeeping options moving forward.
Squad reshaping continues
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Zinsberger’s exit represents another significant change to Arsenal Women’s squad composition as the club continues to evolve under current management. With the Austrian’s contract naturally expiring, the decision provides clarity for both player and club regarding their respective futures.
The goalkeeper’s recovery from her ACL injury should be progressing well by the summer, positioning her to make a fresh start elsewhere ahead of the new season. Her experience and trophy-winning pedigree will undoubtedly attract interest from clubs across Europe’s top competitions.
Arsenal Women will now turn their attention to ensuring adequate depth in the goalkeeping department as they prepare for another campaign challenging for domestic and European honours.