Arsenal captain signs new contract to extend stay at the club

The Gunners skipper has been a mainstay in Arsenal’s side since joining back in 2008 and the club have confirmed the 32-year-old will be staying with the club after agreeing a new contract.

Former Scotland international is one of Arsenal’s most celebrated played having made 290 appearances during her time in North London and scoring 164 goals and was awarded an MBE for services to football in the 2023 New Years Honours List.

Little has won six league titles, three FA Cups and five League Cups during her time with Arsenal and led the club to a to a 3-1 win over Chelsea in this year’s League Cup final in March and while the club confirmed a hamstring injury will keep her out of the remainder of this season, the Scot will be back ahead of the beginning of next season.

On the news of her new contract, Little said: “I’m delighted to sign a new contract at Arsenal.

“Thinking back to when I first joined at the age of 17, I’m so proud of the progress that we have made together. Arsenal has been such an important part of my life and over time this club has become my home. It continues to be a privilege to represent Arsenal and I’m still so motivated to move this club forward and to be a part of its success.”

Head coach Jonas Eidevall added: “Kim is a world-class player and an exemplary professional. Her contribution here over many years has been outstanding and we are so pleased that she will continue to represent Arsenal for years to come. On and off the pitch, Kim is such an important part of what we are trying to achieve here at Arsenal Football Club so we are all delighted with this news.”

Head of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley said: “Few people are so universally respected in the way that Kim is in the world of football. She is a wonderful player and an outstanding person and we are so delighted to confirm that Kim will be staying at Arsenal. She has been one of the best players in the world for over a decade and her influence as captain of this football club is immense. We look forward to seeing her back on the pitch very soon.”

Arsenal face a crunch clash with Manchester United tomorrow night as they compete for the Women’s Super League, kick off is scheduled for 7:15pm.