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Arsenal signs goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on free transfer

The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 8:57 AM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Arsenal signs goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on free transfer
Summary

Arsenal has signed Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a free transfer, marking the club's sixth acquisition this summer. The 27-year-old joins the Women's Super League side after leaving Real Madrid, where she made a club record 215 appearances. Rodriguez, who will wear the number 16 shirt, aims to compete for a starting role alongside Daphne van Domselaar and Anneke Borbe. Rodriguez expressed her excitement about joining Arsenal and contributing to the team's pursuit of trophies. Last season, Arsenal finished second in the Women's Super League and reached the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League.

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By the Numbers
  • •Misa Rodriguez signed on a free transfer from Real Madrid
  • •Rodriguez made 215 appearances for Real Madrid
  • •She aims to compete for minutes with two injured goalkeepers
  • •Arsenal has had an active transfer window this summer
  • •The club finished second in the WSL last season
Latest Updates
  • 9:22 AMThe Guardian Sport — Arsenal continue squad revamp with signing of Spain keeper Misa Rodríguez
  • 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal sign Real Madrid goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez
  • 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal sign goalkeeper Rodríguez
  • 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal sign goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez after expiration of Real Madrid contract
  • 8:57 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal sign Spain goalkeeper Rodriguez on free
  • 8:57 AMBBC Sport — Arsenal sign Spain goalkeeper Rodriguez on free
What they're saying
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27-year-old leaves Real Madrid after six years at club ‘Arsenal is one of the top clubs in the world,’ she says Arsenal have continued their rebuild of the squad by signing the Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez on a free transfer. The 27-year-old arrives after spending the last six years at Real Madrid. The WSL side have already added Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Selina Cerci (Hoffenheim), Ona Batlle (Barcelona) and Géraldine Reuteler (Eintracht Frankfurt) as they aim to challenge for the league title. Last season they finished second, four points behind champions Manchester City. Continue reading...

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Arsenal have signed Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez from Real Madrid following the expiration of her terms at the Liga F side. The 27-year-old’s contract in north London runs for three years with an option of an additional 12 months. Rodriguez joined Madrid in 2020 upon the women’s team’s formation, became club captain in 2025 and holds the record for the most appearances (215). The Spain international will strengthen Arsenal’s goalkeeping options, competing alongside Daphne van Domselaar, Annek

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Former Real Madrid captain Misa Rodriguez arrives with an outstanding pedigree, leaving Renée Slegers with an enviable decision to make.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesArsenal have announced the sig...

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