Kafaji leaves Arsenal for London City Lionesses after loan spell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:25 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Rosa Kafaji has officially transferred from Arsenal to London City Lionesses, as confirmed on July 18, 2026. The 23-year-old forward struggled to find her footing at Arsenal after joining from Häcken in August 2024. Kafaji spent last season on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion and did not secure a regular role under the new head coach Renee Slegers. Her departure marks an opportunity for a fresh start, and she expressed enthusiasm about reuniting with familiar teammates at London City Lionesses. The transfer fee has not been disclosed.
- •Kafaji joined Arsenal in August 2024 for around €220,000.
- •She spent last season on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion.
- •Kafaji's transfer fee from Arsenal to London City Lionesses is undisclosed.
- •She expressed excitement about joining an independent club.
- 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Kafaji leaves Arsenal in permanent transfer
"Signed as one of Europe’s brightest young attackers, Kafaji leaves after struggling to establish herself and spending last season out on loan.Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty ImagesArsenal have confirm...
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