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Arsenal signs Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim to bolster attack

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Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Arsenal signs Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim to bolster attack

Summary

Arsenal Women have completed the signing of forward Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim. The 26-year-old Germany international arrives after the departure of Beth Mead to Manchester City. Cerci has signed a two-year deal with an option for an additional season and previously scored 34 goals in 47 appearances for Hoffenheim. Arsenal's head coach, Renee Slegers, expressed confidence in Cerci's goalscoring ability and physicality. Cerci's addition marks Arsenal's second signing of the summer, following Georgia Stanway's transfer from Bayern Munich.

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•Cerci signed a two-year contract with Arsenal, including an option for a third year.
•She contributed 34 goals in 47 matches at Hoffenheim.
•Cerci has made 20 appearances for the German national team, scoring five goals.
•Her arrival follows Beth Mead's move to Manchester City.
•Arsenal aims to win their first Women’s Super League title since 2019.

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12:47 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal sign Germany striker Cerci on free
12:47 PMBBC Sport — Arsenal sign Germany striker Cerci on free
11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal complete signing of forward Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim
11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal sign Germany international Cerci

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Arsenal Women have completed the signing of Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim following the expiration of her contract. The Germany international, 26, arrives as needed attacking reinforcement following the departure of Beth Mead, who joined Manchester City this summer after a decade in north London. She has signed a two-year contract with the option for an extra season. She becomes Arsenal’s second signing of the summer after Georgia Stanway’s transfer from Bayern Munich was confirmed in early July.
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Arsenal have announced the signing of German international Selina Cerci.The 26-year-old forward joins the Gunners from Bundesliga side TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, where she scored 34 goals in 47 appearances....
— Yahoo Sports