Manchester Metropolis have signed defender Laura Wienroither from Arsenal on a two-year contract following a optimistic mortgage spell.
The 26-year-old spent the second half of final season with Metropolis after becoming a member of initially on a short-term foundation in January, making eight appearances.
Wienroither moved to Arsenal from Hoffenheim in January 2022 and performed 51 occasions for the Gunners.
The Austria worldwide mentioned making a everlasting transfer to Metropolis, who completed fourth within the Girls's Tremendous League final season, was a “no-brainer”.
Wienroither mentioned: “I actually loved the final six months. I really feel like I settled in nicely.
“I actually like the women, I actually just like the employees. So, when the chance got here up that I can keep, I did not should assume twice.”
She has dedicated to Metropolis till 2027 and expects to be difficult for silverware.
“This membership is made to win titles, to win trophies, and I am right here to try this,” Wienroither mentioned. “The group undoubtedly has the qualities and potential to try this, and we do have a really profitable future forward.”
Wienroither suffered an anterior cruciate knee ligament harm in Might 2023 and spent 11 months on the sidelines, making her return to the Arsenal group in April 2024 earlier than signing a brand new contract with the Gunners two months later.
Nonetheless, Wienroither solely featured 3 times for the Gunners final season earlier than her mortgage to Metropolis, as she confronted competitors from USA full-back Emily Fox and academy graduate Katie Reid.
