Arsenal confirm signing of 39-cap World Cup 2023 star

Arsenal have completed the signing of United States defender Emily Fox, the club have confirmed.

The 25-year-old full back has long been heavily linked with the Gunners in recent weeks and was even spotted in the background of recent training photo which appeared to confirm rumours that the player was set to join.

Now the club have confirmed the deal officially with the player saying she is excited to 'push the standard' after joining up with the 'global organisation' on a permanent deal following a spell at North Carolina Courage.

“It feels amazing to have signed here,” said Emily. “When I think of Arsenal, I think of excellence, I think of a global organisation, I think of family. I think of pushing the standards of football and especially in the women’s game. It’s a huge honour to get the opportunity to represent this club and I’m excited to get started and play in front of our supporters" added the USWNT star.

Head coach Jonas Eidevall was equally as delighted to welcome his new signing, adding: "I’m sure our supporters will join me in welcoming her to our club. Emily has shown impressive development over recent seasons and her strengths in both phases will make her an important addition to our squad.

"At international level, the experience she’s built up gives her an excellent foundation to make the transition to English football."

A fully fledged American international, Fox made her senior debut for the United States national team in 2018 and started in every one of the USA's games at the recent 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She was also part of the squads that won the CONCACAF Women’s Championship in 2022, as well as the SheBelieves Cup in 2022.

The club have confirmed that Fox will wear the number 2 shirt with the club.