Daphne van Domselaar has become Arsenal Women’s second summer signing, joining on a permanent deal from Aston Villa.

The goalkeeper arrives after one year with Villa, where she made 15 appearances in her maiden Women’s Super League campaign before suffering a season-ending hip injury in March.

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van Domselaar said: “I’m really happy to be here. If you look at Arsenal – the players, the team, the stadium – it’s a huge club and I’m so excited to be part of this club. 

“I want to win trophies and achieve big things, and Arsenal is the right place for me to do both. I can’t wait to play at Emirates Stadium in front of all the supporters and show what I can do.”

24-year-old van Domselaar will provide strong competition for Manu Zinsberger between the sticks, and has been labelled “one of the best young goalkeepers in the world” by Arsenal Director of Women’s Football, Clare Wheatley.

The Netherlands international will wear the number 14 shirt, left vacant by fellow goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo, who left Arsenal at the end of last season.

Jonas Eidevall said: “We’re delighted to bring Daphne to the club. She is a top goalkeeper and already has considerable experience on some of the biggest stages, while we believe she has a great deal of potential for future development, too. 

“Daphne will further strengthen our goalkeeper unit alongside Manu [Zinsberger] and Naomi [Williams], and will be a strong addition to the team as we prepare for an important new season.”

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