Arsenal signs Spain defender Ona Batlle on free transfer
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Arsenal has signed Spain international Ona Batlle on a free transfer from Barcelona, as announced today. Batlle has joined the club on a four-year deal, with an option for an additional year. The 27-year-old defender, a key contributor to Barcelona's recent successes, including winning the Champions League in May, expressed her eagerness to play for Arsenal. This move follows a transitional period for Arsenal after several key departures, and Batlle represents their fourth signing this summer, alongside Georgia Stanway, Selina Cerci, and Geraldine Reuteler. The club aims to bolster their squad ahead of the new Women’s Super League season.
- •Batlle joins Arsenal on a four-year contract with an option to extend.
- •She leaves Barcelona after three successful years and multiple titles.
- •Arsenal aims to rebuild after last season's disappointments in the league.
- •She is the fourth signing of the summer for Arsenal.
- •Batlle brings extensive international experience, having won the World Cup with Spain.
- 11:16 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal confirm Ona Batlle signing on four-year deal from Barcelona
- 11:01 AMBBC Sport — Arsenal sign Spain defender Batlle on free transfer
- 11:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Arsenal hail signing of ‘winner’ Ona Batlle after Barcelona summer exodus
"Batlle is fourth arrival after Stanway, Cerci and Reuteler Full-back is one of four big Barça free transfer departures Arsenal have confirmed the signing of the Spain full-back Ona Batlle on a free after her departure from Barcelona, continuing the London club’s busy start to the transfer window. The 27-year-old is their fourth signing, after Georgia Stanway, Selina Cerci and Geraldine Reuteler, who arrived from Bundesliga teams on free transfers, and the club are understood to have been determined to complete lots of their business early. Continue reading...
"Arsenal have signed full-back Ona Batlle from Barcelona following the expiry of her contract. The 27-year-old Spain international has penned a four-year deal with an option of an additional 12 months. The Athletic reported in January that Arsenal were in discussions with Batlle and were keen to secure her signature. Given the two-time Champions League winner had entered the last six months of her contract, Batlle was able to freely negotiate with other teams. The move sees Batlle return to the W
"Arsenal sign Spain international Ona Batlle on a free transfer following her exit from Barcelona.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 11:16 AMArsenal confirm Ona Batlle signing on four-year deal from Barcelona
Arsenal have signed full-back Ona Batlle from Barcelona following the expiry of her contract. The 27-year-old Spain international has penned a four-year deal with an option of an additional 12 months. The Athletic reported in January that Arsenal were in discussions with Batlle and were keen to secure her signature. Given the two-time Champions League winner had entered the last six months of her contract, Batlle was able to freely negotiate with other teams. The move sees Batlle return to the W
- BBC SportJul 10, 2026, 11:01 AMArsenal sign Spain defender Batlle on free transfer
Arsenal sign Spain international Ona Batlle on a free transfer following her exit from Barcelona.
- The Guardian SportJul 10, 2026, 11:00 AMArsenal hail signing of ‘winner’ Ona Batlle after Barcelona summer exodus
Batlle is fourth arrival after Stanway, Cerci and Reuteler Full-back is one of four big Barça free transfer departures Arsenal have confirmed the signing of the Spain full-back Ona Batlle on a free after her departure from Barcelona, continuing the London club’s busy start to the transfer window. The 27-year-old is their fourth signing, after Georgia Stanway, Selina Cerci and Geraldine Reuteler, who arrived from Bundesliga teams on free transfers, and the club are understood to have been determined to complete lots of their business early. Continue reading...
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