Arsenal Complete Signing of Germany Forward Selina Cerci

Overview

• Arsenal announced Monday that they have signed 26-year-old Selina Cerci on a permanent free transfer after her Hoffenheim contract expired.
• Cerci has agreed to a reported two-year deal with an option for a third season, giving the club short-term certainty at a low cost.
• The forward scored 34 goals in 47 appearances for Hoffenheim, including 16 goals in each of her last two Bundesliga campaigns and nine assists last season.
• Head coach Renée Slegers and director Clare Wheatley praised Cerci’s goalscoring, physical presence and work ethic and said she fits the team’s tactical plans for more attacking options.
• Cerci brings 20 Germany caps, is a long-time Arsenal supporter who will wear No. 29, and her arrival follows Georgia Stanway’s signing as part of a wider summer rebuild that addresses departures such as Beth Mead; expect more rotation and forward pairings next season.