Victoria Pelova reflects on her move from Arsenal to Tottenham

Victoria Pelova has completed a move from Arsenal to Tottenham this summer. The 27-year-old Netherlands midfielder departs her former club despite being viewed as a key player for the future. Her move to a north London rival comes at a time when competition between women’s club sides is growing in intensity. While fans sometimes show animosity toward players moving to rival teams, Pelova notes that her departure from Arsenal was received with well-wishes. She is now preparing to face her former teammates in upcoming league action. The transfer marks a significant change for the midfielder, who is now relishing the prospect of competing against the squad she recently left.

• 11:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘I was scared to tell my old teammates’: Victoria Pelova on making leap from Arsenal to Spurs