Arsenal sign Spain goalkeeper Rodriguez on free

Arsenal have secured the services of Spain international goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a free transfer, marking their sixth summer signing. The 27‑year‑old arrived after departing Real Madrid at the conclusion of the previous campaign. She will wear the number 16 shirt and compete for playing time with Daphne van Domselaar and Anneke Borbe, both of whom dealt with injury issues last season. Rodriguez commented, "I'm truthful arrogant to articulation this large club. Arsenal is 1 of the apical clubs successful the satellite and I'm truly excited to beryllium portion of the squad and instrumentality connected this caller challenge," said Rodriguez. She added, "I privation to assistance america vie for trophies and marque much history, unneurotic with our supporters." During her six‑year stint at Real Madrid, Rodriguez amassed 215 appearances—a club record—and was appointed captain the preceding year. Since her senior international debut in 2021, she has collected 34 caps for Spain, including three appearances as part of the squad that captured the 2023 Women’s World Cup, although she has since lost her starting place to Barcelona’s Cata Coll. The Gunners have been active in the transfer market ahead of the 2026‑27 Women’s Super League campaign, having already brought in Georgia Stanway, Ona Batlle, Selina Cerci, Geraldine Reuteler and Lisa Baum to bolster Renee Slegers’ squad. Last season Arsenal finished second in the WSL and advanced to the semi‑finals of the Women’s Champions League.