Rodríguez Signs for Arsenal on Three-Year Deal

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Rodríguez Signs for Arsenal on Three-Year Deal

14 sourcesUpdated Jul 22, 2026

Arsenal have signed Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez on a three-year contract with an option to extend by 12 months on a free transfer from Real Madrid, adding depth to their goalkeeping options alongside Daphne van Domselaar, Anneke Borbe and Isabella Damm. Rodríguez will wear the number 16 shirt. She set a Real Madrid club record with 215 appearances and captained the side in 2025-26, and was part of Spain’s 2023 World Cup-winning squad. She will compete for starting minutes as Arsenal cite injuries to other goalkeepers, with the club aiming to strengthen a defense that conceded the fewest goals in the league last season. Rodríguez said she is proud to join a top club and help win trophies, while Arsenal staff highlighted her consistency and leadership.

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