Arsenal striker Stina Blackstenius has signed a new contract to extend her spell in North London.

The club do not disclose the length of contracts, but Blackstenius’ existing deal was set to end this summer, with other major clubs reportedly interested in the Swede.

Blackstenius has been Arsenal’s top scorer in the last two seasons, scoring 18 goals in each campaign, totalling at 43 goals in 83 games after signing in January 2022 from BK Hacken.

The 28-year-old netted in both of Arsenal’s Conti Cup final wins, scoring the winning goal against Chelsea in the 2023/24 final at Molineux.

"I'm so happy to have signed a new contract here at Arsenal," said Blackstenius. "In the space of two and a half years, this club has come to feel like home - that's thanks to my team-mates and the staff of course, but most of all because of our wonderful supporters.

“There is such a special atmosphere around this club and we are all hungry to achieve more together. Your support means the world to me and I can't wait to get back here to go again next season."

Head coach Jonas Eidevall said: "Stina is a top-class striker and I'm delighted that she has signed a new deal with us. Her goalscoring naturally takes a lot of the focus, but Stina's game is so much more than that. 

“She's incredibly hard-working and brings so much to the team with her clever running and physicality. I know she'll continue to be a huge part of what we're building here at the club."

Director of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley added: "We're very happy to have agreed a new contract with Stina, who has made a hugely important contribution to the club since joining us back in 2022. 

“Stina is an integral part of our team and consistently rises to the occasion in the most important games. I'm sure our supporters will join me in congratulating Stina and wishing her continued success here in North London."