Arsenal Women have confirmed the signing of Mariona Caldentey from Barcelona Femeni on a permanent transfer.
Caldentey, 28, joins after 10 years at Barcelona during which time she won 25 trophies, including six Liga F titles, three UEFA Women’s Champions Leagues. The forward scored 114 goals in 302 games for Barcelona, and has scored 26 goals in 72 matches for Spain, who she helped win the World Cup in 2023.
“I’m so happy to be here,” said Caldentey, who will wear the number 8 for Arsenal. “This is the right time for a new challenge for me and Arsenal is the perfect place. I think what Arsenal are doing as a club is amazing – on and off the pitch. I love the way we want to play as a team and I think there’s a strong mentality building here.
“It’s been incredible to see what the club has done away from the pitch, with supporters following the team everywhere and lots of records being broken. I can’t wait to get started and help the team win trophies and entertain our supporters.”
Head coach Jonas Eidevall added: “Mariona is a world-class forward and we are delighted to bring her to Arsenal. She’s a winner with proven experience of excelling on the biggest stage, which is exactly where we aim to be at this club. We believe Mariona will be a superb addition…
