Arsenal continue squad revamp with signing of Spain keeper Misa Rodríguez

Arsenal have added another high-profile name to their squad rebuild, signing Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez on a free transfer as the Women’s Super League side continue to strengthen for a push at the title.

The 27-year-old joins after six years at Real Madrid, bringing experience at both club and international level to Arsenal’s evolving squad. In comments included in the monitored public feed, Rodríguez described Arsenal as “one of the top clubs in the world,” underlining the stature of the move as she prepares for a new chapter in English football.

Her arrival adds to a busy recruitment drive at Arsenal, who have already brought in Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich, Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim, Ona Batlle from Barcelona and Géraldine Reuteler from Eintracht Frankfurt. The signings suggest a clear intention to close the gap at the top of the WSL after Arsenal finished second last season, four points behind champions Manchester City.

Rodríguez’s move fits the broader pattern of Arsenal’s summer rebuild, with the club targeting proven talent from leading European sides. A goalkeeper of her profile gives the team added depth and competition in an area that can prove decisive across a long domestic campaign.

The latest signing also reflects Arsenal’s determination to respond quickly after narrowly missing out on the league crown. With several established internationals already added, the club appears set on assembling a squad capable of challenging Manchester City over the full season rather than relying on a late surge.

This report is based on a monitored public feed from The Guardian Football.

Source: The Guardian Football - https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/22/arsenal-sign-spain-goalkeeper-misa-rodriguez