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Kim Little Signs One-Year Arsenal Deal Marking Start of Rebuild

The one-year deal signals leadership continuity during a planned summer reshaping of an aging squad.

Overview

  • Kim Little, who signed a one-year extension on Thursday, comes off a list that had more than 10 Arsenal players set to be out of contract this summer.
  • Manager Renée Slegers praised her captain as central to what Arsenal are building and said she feels privileged to work with her.
  • Talks with defender Leah Williamson over a new contract are reported to be progressing well, according to The Athletic.
  • Katie McCabe has indicated she will leave at the end of the season, saying she will see out the next few months before deciding her next move.
  • Arsenal are reported to be pursuing free-agent signings Georgia Stanway from Bayern Munich and Ona Batlle from Barcelona as part of a summer refresh.