Dutch international goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar has joined us on a permanent deal.
Daphne arrives from Barclays Women’s Super League side Aston Villa and will wear our number 14 shirt.
The 24-year-old began her career at youth level with LSVV and Telstar in the Netherlands, before making her professional debut with FC Twente in 2017. She made 106 appearances for Twente, winning three league titles and a further five domestic trophies across a six-year spell.
Daphne joined Aston Villa in June 2023 and made 15 appearances for the team during her first season in English football.
At international level, Daphne made her full Netherlands debut in 2022 and has gone on to win 27 caps. She represented her country at the UEFA European Women’s Championship in 2022 and the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023.
“I’m really happy to be here,” said Daphne. “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.”
Head Coach Jonas Eidevall added: “We’re delighted to bring Daphne to the club. 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, said: “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.”
Everyone at the club welcomes Daphne and her family to Arsenal.
The transfer is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.
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