"Alessia Russo has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal. On the eve of the club's Women's Super League opener against London City Lionesses at the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners have confirmed that the 26-year-old has put pen to paper on a new deal - the length of which is undisclosed. Arsenal signed Russo from Manchester United in July 2023 after her contract expired, having failed with two bids in the preceding January."
"The forward, a European champion for club and country, has scored 36 goals in 72 games for Arsenal. She helped the team to a League Cup win in 2024 and a Champions League victory in May. Last season Russo jointly claimed the WSL's Golden Boot with Khadija Shaw, with 12 goals, and was named the Football Writers' Association's women's footballer of the year."
Alessia Russo, 26, has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal ahead of the Women's Super League opener at the Emirates Stadium. The length of the deal was not disclosed. Arsenal signed Russo from Manchester United in July 2023 after her contract expired, following two failed bids earlier that January. Russo has scored 36 goals in 72 appearances for Arsenal and helped the team to the 2024 League Cup and a Champions League victory in May. Last season she jointly won the WSL Golden Boot with Khadija Shaw with 12 goals, won the Football Writers' Association women's footballer of the year award, was named in the PFA and UEFA teams of the year, and was shortlisted for the Ballon d'Or.
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