Arsenal continue squad revamp with signing of Spain keeper Misa Rodríguez
Arsenal have signed Spain international goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez on a free transfer, continuing a significant overhaul of their squad ahead of the new season. The 27-year-old leaves Real Madrid after six years at the club, becoming the latest arrival as the Women's Super League side look to build a squad capable of challenging for the title after finishing runners-up to Manchester City last season.
Rodríguez, who has twice won the Zamora Trophy for the league's best goals-per-game ratio and was made Real Madrid captain in 2025, joins fellow summer signings Georgia Stanway, Selina Cerci, Ona Batlle and Géraldine Reuteler at the Emirates. Head coach Renée Slegers said the 24-cap Spain keeper would strengthen a goalkeeping unit that already includes Daphne van Domselaar, Anneke Borbe and Isabella Damm, praising her consistency, presence and communication on the pitch.
In short
- Arsenal sign Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez from Real Madrid on a free transfer
- She's a two-time Zamora Trophy winner and former Real Madrid captain
- Latest addition after Stanway, Cerci, Batlle and Reuteler this summer
Explained simply
Arsenal are a major club in the Women’s Super League, England’s top tier of women’s football. The league title is decided over a season, and Arsenal finished second to Manchester City last season.
Misa Rodríguez is a Spain international goalkeeper who spent six years at Real Madrid and served as the club’s captain. Arsenal head coach Renée Slegers says she will join an existing group of goalkeepers, including Daphne van Domselaar.
The club has brought in several players during the summer as it reshapes its squad. These changes matter because Arsenal are seeking to compete for the league title, where they finished as runners-up last season.