Georgia Stanway has completed her move to Arsenal Women on a permanent basis, bringing with her one of the most decorated CVs in the current Women's Super League and a very clear sense of what she is there to do.

"It's an unbelievable feeling and I'm so proud to be joining Arsenal," said the 27-year-old midfielder. "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."

A proven winner arrives in north London

The move brings Stanway back to the Women's Super League after four seasons in Germany with Bayern Munich, where she made 128 appearances and collected eight trophies. Before that she spent seven years at Manchester City — making 186 appearances and scoring 67 goals — winning one WSL title, three FA Cups and three League Cups. Trophy-hunting, in other words, is something she knows how to do.

On the international stage, Stanway has earned 93 caps for England and was part of the squads that won the European Championship in 2022 and again in 2025. Her experience at the highest level of the game, across multiple environments and systems, is precisely the sort of profile Arsenal head coach Renée Slegers has been looking to add to her squad.

"Georgia is a brilliant midfielder and we're thrilled that she is an Arsenal player," said Slegers. "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."

Arsenal's ambitions backed up in the transfer market

Arsenal's director of women's football, Clare Wheatley, was equally enthusiastic, describing Stanway as "among the best midfielders in the world with a proven track record of success at club and international level." Wheatley pointed to the player's leadership and competitiveness as qualities that will resonate with supporters and teammates alike.

That language — winning mentality, leadership, competitiveness — tells you something about where Arsenal see themselves and what Stanway is expected to contribute. The club have clearly identified midfield as an area to strengthen heading into what Slegers has called "a big campaign."

Stanway began her career at Blackburn Rovers before breaking through at Manchester City, so there is a full-circle quality to her return to English football. She knows the demands of the WSL, the rhythms of an English season, and what it takes to challenge at the top end of the table. Arriving at a club with Arsenal's resources and infrastructure, alongside the fanbase she referenced in her statement, represents a significant opportunity.

The market has taken notice, and Arsenal's supporters will be encouraged to see genuine quality being added with purpose and intent. Whether or not this squad can go all the way in the WSL or challenge in Europe remains to be seen — but signing a player of Stanway's calibre and experience is exactly the kind of statement business that title contenders need to make.

Frequently asked

Where did Georgia Stanway play before joining Arsenal?
Georgia Stanway joined Arsenal from Bayern Munich, where she spent four years in the Frauen-Bundesliga and won eight trophies. Before that she played seven seasons at Manchester City and began her career at Blackburn Rovers.
How many England caps does Georgia Stanway have?
As of her move to Arsenal, Georgia Stanway has been capped 93 times for England. She was part of the squads that won the European Championship in both 2022 and 2025.
Who is the Arsenal Women head coach?
Arsenal Women's head coach is Renée Slegers, who welcomed the signing and said Stanway would add experience and a winning mentality to the club's midfield.