Alessia Russo transfer news: Arsenal striker signs new long-term contract with Women's Super League club
Alessia Russo was nominated for 2025 Ballon d'Or after winning WSL Golden Boot last season and defending the Women's Euros title with England; "Arsenal feels like home... I feel empowered with this badge on my chest"; Russo has scored 36 goals in 72 games for Arsenal
Friday 5 September 2025 15:50, UK
Alessia Russo has signed a new long-term contract at Arsenal.
Last season's Golden Boot winner made the switch from Manchester United to the Gunners in July 2023.
She has since scored 36 goals in 72 appearances, winning the League Cup in 2024 and the Champions League last season.
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"Arsenal feels like home," said Russo. "This is such a special club and it has felt that way to me from the moment I joined two years ago. Playing for Arsenal is an honour and has pushed me to develop and grow as a player, and I feel empowered with this badge on my chest.
"I'm so proud of everything we've achieved together as a club, with our supporters driving us forward. But I'm still so hungry for more success, and I know that's shared by everyone here at the club. I can't wait to get started this season, starting with this Saturday at Emirates Stadium."
Head coach Renee Slegers added: "Alessia is a really important part of our group and I'm so pleased that she has signed a new deal here.
"As a striker, Alessia's goals often take the spotlight - but she brings so much more to our group. She's a selfless player, working so hard for the team, and she also contributes so much to our team culture. I'm looking forward to striving for more together."
Russo targeting more trophies after new Arsenal deal
Russo was part of the Lionesses successful defence of their Euros title last summer, scoring in the final against Spain, and she has also been nominated for the 2025 Ballon d'Or.
She scored 20 goals last season - the best goalscoring campaign of her career - helping the Gunners to Champions League success, but the England striker is determined to help go one better in the WSL and deliver more silverware.
"We're very clear in the fact that we weren't satisfied with how we performed at times in the league over the last few years. I always say when you win a trophy, it lights that fire to go on and win more," she said.
"I also think it fuels your belief as well as a team because we've done it against some of the best teams in Europe, and there is some of the best teams in Europe in this league. The league is so competitive that you can't take a game off. But I think for us as a team, it's given us confidence to now implement that consistently.
"We've set a new standard for ourselves, so now we need to go and do that every week."
Sky Sports is the home of the WSL - what's new this season?
As part of Sky's new bumper rights partnership with the Women's Super League, Sky Sports will broadcast 118 matches from the WSL every season, up more than three times from the number of games previously shown with 78 fixtures shown exclusively.
Sky Sports will celebrate a landmark WSL season with a new flagship programme dedicated to Sunday lunchtime kick-offs.
The show will offer a 60-minute build-up from 11am, featuring the latest breaking news from every ground, plus more behind-the-scenes content than ever before.
The Sky Sports app also makes it easier than ever to follow the action on mobile with vertical video highlights, match centres packed with scores and stats available for FREE to all fans, plus live streams for Sky Sports customers.
Free-to-watch match highlights from EVERY WSL game will continue to be served up on the Sky Sports website and App.
Beyond that, Sky Sports will serve women's football fans even better on social with a new dedicated WSL YouTube channel.
It's the only place to find live streams of selected games, match highlights, exclusive interviews and content showcasing the biggest personalities from across the league as never seen before.
