Georgia Stanway has completed a move to Arsenal on a free transfer, returning to the Women's Super League after four trophy-laden years at Bayern Munich. The England midfielder, 27, signed a contract with the north London club following the end of her deal with the German champions.
Stanway’s ambition at Arsenal
“It’s an unbelievable feeling and I’m so proud to be joining Arsenal,” said Stanway. “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.”
Stanway helped Bayern Munich win four consecutive Frauen-Bundesliga titles, along with two German Cups and two German Super Cups. She has also been a key figure for England, earning 93 caps and scoring 33 senior international goals. She was part of the Lionesses squads that won the 2022 and 2025 European Championships and reached the 2023 World Cup final.
Club and coach reaction
Arsenal’s director of football, Clare Wheatley, said: “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.”
Head coach Renée Slegers added: “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.”
Career history
Stanway began her career at Blackburn before joining Manchester City in 2015. In seven seasons at City, she made 186 appearances and scored 67 goals, winning one Women’s Super League title, three FA Cups and three League Cups. She then moved to Bayern Munich in 2022, where she continued her success before returning to England.
