Mariona Caldentey, a 28-year-old World Cup winner, has officially joined Arsenal from Barcelona. She brings with her an impressive resume that includes six Liga F titles, three Champions Leagues, and six Spanish Cups. Caldentey will wear the No.8 jersey at Arsenal and has made 302 appearances for Barcelona since joining in 2014, scoring 114 goals.
Head Coach Jonas Eidevall is thrilled to have Caldentey on the team as she is Barcelona’s fifth-highest scorer of all time. He described her as a world-class forward with a winning mentality and believes she will help the team excel on the biggest stage. Caldentey herself is eager to contribute to the team’s success and entertain the supporters.
Clare Wheatley, Director of Women’s Football at Arsenal, shared her excitement about the signing of Caldentey. She applauded her ambition and character in choosing to join Arsenal and the Women’s Super League. Wheatley believes Caldentey’s experience and success in women’s football will be a valuable addition to the team.
Arsenal fans can look forward to seeing Caldentey in action soon as she helps the team in their quest for trophies.