Dutch forward, Vivianne Miedema has joined Manchester City on a free transfer.
Miedema’s switch comes after she brought her seven-year stay at Arsenal to an end at the end of last season, during which she has scored 125 goals and created 50 assists in 172 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions.
The 27 year-old attracted interest from various clubs but after careful consideration, Miedema decided to join City due to their ambitious targets for the coming seasons.
“The reason I chose City is because they have the same ambitions as me. They want to win the league and titles.
“Looking to the future, I’ve always said I want to play with best players in the world and I think City have got that.
“I haven’t played as much football as I would have wished over the past two years, but I think and hope my best years are still to come. I hope I’m going to be able to help the team as much as I can do.
“I am just really excited to be part of the team and for the girls to hopefully help me and get me back to my best. If I get back to my best again then we can achieve really nice things together.”
“I do think this is the place to be right now. In the end, it was an easy choice for me. I want to challenge myself every day in training, but also every single week in the games we play.”
Man City Women’s Head Coach, Gareth Taylor added: “Our ambition is to compete on the highest stage and for the highest honours, and Viv is aligned to this desire.
“She’s a top talent that I’m excited to work with as she’s a player I’ve always admired. Viv will be a real asset to the team.”
Miedema has signed a three-year contract and will wear the number six shirt and will join the club for pre-season after Netherlands’ UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 qualifiers against Italy and Norway
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