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Russo signs Arsenal contract extension as new WSL season begins
Alessia Russo, Arsenal's top scorer with 12 WSL goals last season, signed a long-term deal after key roles in Arsenal's League Cup and Champions League wins and England's Euro 2025 victory.
- On the eve of the Women's Super League season, Arsenal announced Alessia Russo has signed a new long-term contract as they prepare for the WSL season opener.
- After an outstanding individual season that earned her the Golden Boot, Russo scored 12 goals in 21 Barclays Women's Super League appearances and played key roles in Arsenal's UEFA Women's Champions League run and England national team's Euro 2025 victory.
- Since joining in July 2023, Russo has compiled 36 goals in 72 appearances, saying `Arsenal feels like home`.
- Clare Wheatley framed the move as central to Arsenal's ambitions, noting `Alessia is one of the best strikers in world football` and keeping players like Russo is key to winning more silverware.
- Arsenal start the WSL season at Emirates Stadium on Saturday against London City Lionesses, with a mural unveiled last month boosting Russo's profile after her Euro final goal.
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WSL: Alessia Russo Commits Future To Arsenal With Long-term Extension
Russo signs new Arsenal deal: Russo joined Arsenal in July 2023, following the expiration of her Manchester United contract, and has gone on to make 72 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions.
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Renee Slegers thrilled to keep ‘impressive player’ Alessia Russo at Arsenal
Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers promised there is more to come from Alessia Russo after the England forward signed a new long-term deal on the eve of the Women’s Super League season.The 26-year-old, who has scored 36 goals in 72 games since joining from Manchester United in 2023, would have been out of contract next summer, but she has committed her future to the European champions as they seek to end a six-year wait for the WSL title.Russo’s s…
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