WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Gunners this evening.
The 28-year-old defender joins Arsenal from French Arkema Première Ligue club Paris Saint-Germain. De Almeida has spent the last five years with The Parisians in which she has made 154 appearances in all competitions and has scored three goals. The player won two Coupe de France Féminines with the club.
Prior to her spell with PSG, de Almeida represented Paris FC and Montpellier HSC.
On the international stage, de Almeida has been capped by France on 52 occasions while she has scored five goals for her country.
After completing her move to Arsenal, de Almeida said “I’m so excited to join Arsenal. This is a very big club and I can’t wait to get started. I grew up watching Arsenal and seeing French players wear this jersey, so I’m proud to take this step. I’m looking forward to playing in front of our supporters and experiencing the special atmosphere they have created.”
De Almeida is Arsenal’s eighth signing of the summer transfer window and she will immediately link-up with her new teammates.
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