Arsenal complete signing and shirt number of Daphne van Domselaar

Arsenal have completed the signing of Aston Villa goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar on a permanent deal.

The 24-year-old, who began her career at youth level with LSVV and Telstar, only moved to Villa 12 months ago and made 15 appearances for the club.

But Van Domselaar has now traded the Midlands for north London, where she will complete with Austrian goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger for a starting role.

"I’m really happy to be here," Van Domselaar said. "If you look at Arsenal – the players, the team, the stadium – it’s a huge club and I’m so excited to be part of this club. I want to win trophies and achieve big things, and Arsenal is the right place for me to do both.

"I can’t wait to play at Emirates Stadium in front of all the supporters and show what I can do."

Van Domselaar has been capped 27 times by the Netherlands since making her international debut in 2022, and represented her country at both the 2022 Women's European Championship and 2023 Women's World Cup.

"We’re delighted to bring Daphne to the club," Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall said of her arrival. "She is a top goalkeeper and already has considerable experience on some of the biggest stages, while we believe she has a great deal of potential for future development, too.

"Daphne will further strengthen our goalkeeper unit alongside Manu and Naomi, and will be a strong addition to the team as we prepare for an important new season.

Director of Women’s Football, Clare Wheatley, added: "Daphne is one of the best young goalkeepers in the world and we are very pleased to confirm her arrival here at Arsenal. She has a hunger to develop and succeed that closely aligns with our ethos at the club and we’re confident she will be a great addition to our squad."

Van Domselaar will wear the number 14 shirt at Arsenal vacated by former backup goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo.

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