Spain defender Batlle close to agreeing Arsenal move
Summary
Spain defender Ona Batlle is close to signing with Arsenal as a free agent this summer. Her contract with Barcelona ends this season, and Arsenal is planning to complete deals with several key players early.Key Facts
- Ona Batlle’s contract with Barcelona expires at the end of the current season.
- Batlle has been in advanced talks with Arsenal for a summer move as a free agent.
- Arsenal is also expected to sign England midfielder Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich.
- Batlle previously played three seasons at Manchester United (2020-2023).
- She was part of the Spain team that won the 2023 Women’s World Cup and reached the Euro 2025 final.
- Arsenal has hired ex-England striker Jodie Taylor as their first technical director to improve player recruitment.
- Arsenal recently extended striker Stina Blackstenius’s contract for two more years.
- Batlle is considered one of the best defenders globally and wants to return to England’s Women’s Super League.
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