Arsenal defender Leah Williamson has signed a new contract with the club.
This morning, WSL Full-Time announced the news through an official press release from The Gunners.
The 29-year-old centre-back, a native of Milton Keynes, has been an integral part of Arsenal since joining the club’s Centre of Excellence at just nine years old. Making her senior debut at the age of 17, Williamson has solidified her status as an Arsenal legend.
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Throughout her career at Arsenal, Williamson has made 282 appearances across all competitions, netting 17 goals. She has claimed every possible honor with the club, including nine trophies during her tenure in North London. In the past year, she has contributed to Arsenal’s victories in both the UEFA Women’s Champions League and the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.
Following her contract extension with Arsenal, Williamson expressed her pride, stating, “This club is steeped in history. To be part of it, to be shaped by it brings me pride like you’d never believe.”
She added, “I’ve been fortunate to share the pitch with legends. Together, we’ve fought for more, because our dreams don’t end here and there are still chapters left to write. Let’s write them together.”
Williamson is eager to add another medal to her collection as Arsenal continues to compete for domestic and European titles in the closing weeks of the season.