Beth Mead has signed for Manchester Metropolis, becoming a member of on a free switch following her departure from Arsenal this summer season.
The England worldwide has penned a three-year deal till the summer season of 2029 after 9 years with the Gunners, by which she received the Champions League and a number of home titles.
Mead can be a two-time European Championship winner with the Lionesses. She completed the historic match in 2022 as prime scorer and main help supplier.
She can be among the many WSL’s all-time prime scorers with 59 objectives – Man Metropolis have already got two others in Khadija ‘Bunny Shaw and Vivianne Miedema – and has probably the most assists within the league’s historical past (54).
Talking concerning the transfer to Man Metropolis, Mead stated: “I am very proud to be right here. Clearly, Metropolis had a tremendous season final yr and I’m excited to start out a brand new chapter right here.
“I believe the best way Metropolis performs fits me very well, and I really feel like it may get one thing additional out of my sport.
“Speaking to the manager, I think it was a place where I think I can really fit into, help and bring a different dynamic to the team, so it was a no-brainer for me.”
Director of soccer Therese Sjogran added: “Beth’s achievements in the game speak for themselves, so we’re delighted to bring her to the club.
“Profitable the double final season was a particular chapter in our historical past, however it’s one we wish to construct on within the coming seasons. Signing a participant of Beth’s high quality and calibre can solely assist that occur.
“She’s shown what it takes to consistently perform on the kind of big stages we want to regularly be competing at, so she’ll be a brilliant addition to our already impressive squad of players.”
Chelsea defender Niamh Charles can be anticipated to signal for Man Metropolis.
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In an emotional farewell, Beth Mead left the Emirates for the ultimate time as Arsenal followers paid tribute to the membership legend after 9 years
Man Metropolis making assertion of intent
Evaluation by Sky Sports activities’ Charlotte Marsh:
After the FA Cup last, Manchester Metropolis boss Andree Jeglertz stated he wished to maintain creating his crew to allow them to compete once more in upcoming seasons.
Signing a participant with important WSL and worldwide expertise, Manchester Metropolis are making an announcement of intent.
Mead presents competitors and depth on the wings, including to the likes of Lauren Hemp, Kerolin and Aoba Fujino amongst Jeglertz’s choices. It additionally sees her again in the identical crew as her associate, Miedema.
The 31-year-old discovered sport time at Arsenal more durable to return by within the final 12 months, and there have been media studies she was near leaving the Gunners final summer season.
That has now come to fruition and with Champions League and Euros titles underneath her belt, provides Jeglertz a high quality alternative when he rotates as Manchester Metropolis add European soccer to their schedule subsequent season.
