Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Spanish goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a free transfer after her contract with Real Madrid expired. The deal was announced on Wednesday, July 23, 2026, ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Seventh Summer Signing
Rodriguez becomes Arsenal Women's seventh summer signing and their fourth free transfer of the window. She joins a goalkeeping unit that already includes Daphne van Domselaar, Anneke Borbe and Isabella Damm.
According to Sky Sports, Rodriguez established herself as one of the standout goalkeepers in women's football during her time at Real Madrid, where she was a key figure in the club's rise as a competitive force.
Experience at the Top Level
Her arrival at Arsenal brings significant experience at the top level of European club football. Arsenal's official profile on the signing outlines four key things fans should know about the goalkeeper, giving supporters an early look at what she brings to the squad.
The addition of Rodriguez reflects Arsenal's intent to strengthen across multiple positions this transfer window. With four free transfers among their seven summer signings, the club has shown a clear strategy of targeting players whose contracts have lapsed at major European clubs.
Rodriguez's experience at Real Madrid, one of the biggest clubs in Spain, is expected to bring both competition and depth to the Arsenal goalkeeping department as they prepare for domestic and European commitments in the coming season.
Arsenal's Ambitious Summer
Legit.ng earlier reported that Arsenal Women have continued their ambitious summer recruitment after confirming the signing of German winger Lisa Baum from RB Leipzig. The 19-year-old becomes the club's fifth arrival of the transfer window, with Arsenal pressing ahead with a major squad overhaul under head coach Renée Slegers ahead of the new campaign.
