Georgia Stanway has returned to the WSL after four years in Germany with Bayern Munich
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Stanway is a key player for England and is now back in the WSL with Arsenalopen image in gallery
Stanway is a key player for England and is now back in the WSL with Arsenal (Getty)
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England midfielder Georgia Stanway has joined Arsenal on a permanent deal, the Women’s Super League club have announced.
The 27-year-old midfielder arrives in north London after leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the season, having spent four years with the Frauen-Bundesliga side.
During her time in Germany, Stanway won eight trophies and featured 128 times. She began her senior career with Blackburn before moving to WSL side Manchester City in summer 2015, where she made 186 appearances and scored 67 goals across seven seasons, lifting one WSL crown, three FA Cups, and three League Cups.
On the international stage, Stanway has been capped 93 times for England and was involved in both of the Lionesses’ European Championship wins in 2022 and 2025.
Speaking about her move, Stanway said: "It’s an unbelievable feeling and I’m so proud to be joining Arsenal. This is a massive club that is driving the women’s game forward to new levels and I want to be a part of it. I want to win trophies and grow as a player, and this is the right place to do that with the backing of an incredible fanbase."
Arsenal boss Renee Slegers is delighted to have completed a deal for Stanwayopen image in gallery
Arsenal boss Renee Slegers is delighted to have completed a deal for Stanway (Getty)
Last season, Arsenal finished second in the WSL standings, four points behind winners Manchester City, and reached the semi-finals of the Women’s Champions League before being eliminated by French side Lyon. The Gunners had beaten Lyon on their way to winning the Champions League for the first time in their history last year.
Arsenal boss Renee Slegers said: "Georgia is a brilliant midfielder and we’re thrilled that she is an Arsenal player. She will add a new dimension to our midfield, bringing experience and adding to our winning mentality. We look forward to getting down to work in pre-season ahead of a big campaign ahead."
Director of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley added: "We’re delighted to bring Georgia to Arsenal. Georgia is among the best midfielders in the world with a proven track record of success at club and international level. She brings strong leadership, character and competitiveness and I know our supporters will enjoy watching her play in red and white."