Arsenal sign England midfielder Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich
Arsenal Women have signed England international Georgia Stanway on a free transfer from Bayern Munich, effective for the 2026/27 season. The 27-year-old midfielder returns to the Women’s Super League after four years in Germany, where she won eight trophies including four Bundesliga titles. Stanway, who has 93 caps and 33 goals for England, helped the Lionesses win the 2022 and 2025 European Championships. Arsenal coach Renee Slegers praised her experience and winning mentality.
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Georgia Stanway targets trophies after sealing ‘unbelievable’ move to Arsenal
England midfielder Georgia Stanway has completed a free transfer to Arsenal Women from Bayern Munich, returning to the Women's Super League after four years in Germany. The 27-year-old, who won four consecutive Frauen-Bundesliga titles with Bayern, expressed pride in joining what she called a 'massive club' driving the women's game forward. Stanway, a key figure in England's 2022 and 2025 European Championship wins and the 2023 World Cup final run, believes Arsenal is the right place to win more trophies and grow as a player. Arsenal director of football Clare Wheatley praised Stanway as 'among the best midfielders in the world,' while head coach Renée Slegers highlighted her experience and winning mentality. Stanway previously played for Manchester City, winning one WSL title, three FA Cups, and three League Cups before her Bayern stint.
Football | The GuardianGeorgia Stanway targets trophies after sealing 'unbelievable' move to Arsenal
England international midfielder Georgia Stanway has returned to the Women's Super League (WSL) by joining Arsenal on a permanent deal after four years at Bayern Munich. The 27-year-old, who previously played for Manchester City and Blackburn, expressed her desire to win trophies and grow as a player at what she called a 'massive club' driving the women's game forward. Stanway won eight trophies in 128 appearances for Bayern and previously lifted one WSL title, three FA Cups, and three League Cups with Manchester City. Internationally, she has 93 caps for England and was part of the Lionesses' European Championship victories in 2022 and 2025. Arsenal head coach Renée Slegers praised Stanway's experience and winning mentality, while director of women's football Clare Wheatley highlighted her leadership and competitiveness.
Football | The GuardianGeorgia Stanway targets trophies after sealing ‘unbelievable’ move to Arsenal
England midfielder Georgia Stanway has completed a free transfer to Arsenal Women, returning to the Women's Super League after a four-year stint with Bayern Munich. The 27-year-old, who helped Bayern win four consecutive Frauen-Bundesliga titles, stated the move is 'unbelievable' and believes Arsenal is the right place to win more trophies and improve her game. Stanway has 93 caps and 33 goals for England, winning the 2022 and 2025 European Championships and reaching the 2023 World Cup final. Arsenal's director of football Clare Wheatley praised Stanway as 'among the best midfielders in the world' with strong leadership, while head coach Renée Slegers said she will add a new dimension to the midfield. Stanway previously played for Manchester City, winning one WSL title, three FA Cups, and three League Cups.
Football | The GuardianArsenal Women Sign England Midfielder Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich
Arsenal women have signed England midfielder Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich on a free transfer. The 27-year-old, who joins after four successful years in the Bundesliga where she won eight trophies, expressed her pride in joining Arsenal, stating her desire to win trophies and grow as a player. Stanway previously won the WSL title, three FA Cups, and three League Cups with Manchester City before moving to Bayern in 2022. At international level, she has scored 33 goals in 93 games for England and played key roles in the Lionesses' European Championship triumphs in 2022 and 2025. Arsenal coach Renee Slegers praised Stanway's addition, noting she will bring experience and a winning mentality to the midfield.
BBC SportArsenal sign England midfielder Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich
Arsenal Women have signed England midfielder Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich on a free transfer, effective from the 2026-27 season. The 27-year-old, who scored 33 goals in 93 appearances for the Lionesses and was a key figure in their Euro 2022 and 2025 triumphs, joins after four years at Bayern where she won eight trophies. Stanway previously won the WSL title, three FA Cups, and three League Cups with Manchester City. She stated she joined Arsenal to 'win trophies and grow as a player.' Arsenal coach Renee Slegers praised her as a 'brilliant midfielder' who adds experience and a winning mentality. The move follows Stanway's mid-season decision to leave Bayern at the end of her contract.
BBC SportArsenal sign England midfielder Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich
Arsenal Women have completed the signing of England international midfielder Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich. The 27-year-old, who previously played for Manchester City, won eight trophies during her four-year spell in the Bundesliga. Stanway expressed pride in joining Arsenal, citing the club's ambition to drive the women's game forward and her desire to win trophies and grow as a player. She has scored 33 goals in 93 appearances for England and was a key player in the Lionesses' European Championship victories in 2022 and 2025. Arsenal coach Renee Slegers praised Stanway as a brilliant midfielder who will add experience and a winning mentality to the squad ahead of the upcoming campaign.
BBC SportArsenal sign England midfielder Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich
Arsenal have signed England international Georgia Stanway after her contract expired at Bayern Munich. The 27-year-old midfielder spent four successful years in Germany, winning the Bundesliga title each season along with two German Cups and two German Super Cups. She previously played for Manchester City in the WSL for seven years, making 186 appearances and scoring 67 goals, winning one WSL title, three FA Cups, and three League Cups. Stanway has 93 caps for England and scored 33 goals, helping the Lionesses win the Women's Euros in 2022 and 2025. Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers said Stanway will add a new dimension to the midfield ahead of the 2026/27 season. Stanway expressed pride in joining the club and a desire to win trophies and grow as a player.
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