Vivianne Miedema, the Women's Super League all-time top goalscorer, has made a significant move by signing for Manchester City on a free transfer from Arsenal. The Dutch striker has penned a three-year deal with City until June 2027 after scoring a record 80 goals in the Women's Super League during her seven seasons at Arsenal.
Miedema's decision to leave Arsenal was announced in May, and she has now joined their rivals, Manchester City, who finished above Arsenal in the league last season. The transfer was completed without a fee as Miedema's contract at Arsenal expired in June. She will wear the number six shirt at Manchester City.
Expressing her excitement about the move, Miedema stated that she sees City as a place where she can thrive both on and off the pitch. She emphasized her high ambitions and belief in achieving great things with the team. Despite facing challenges with injuries and illness in the past two years, Miedema is optimistic about her future performances and aims to contribute significantly to the team's success.
At Manchester City, Miedema will reunite with her international teammate Jill Roord, who is currently recovering from an ACL injury. Roord has praised Miedema's football intelligence and expressed her joy in playing alongside her. Miedema's familiarity with the Dutch and English players at City has further fueled her excitement about joining the team.
Manchester City, like Miedema's former club Arsenal, will also be vying for a spot in the UEFA Women's Champions League group stages. The impact of Miedema's arrival on City's formation remains to be seen, considering the team's existing attacking options and playing style.
City's head coach Gareth Taylor has expressed his anticipation in working with Miedema, highlighting her as a top talent who will enhance the team's competitiveness at the highest level. Miedema's versatility as a striker offers City a valuable asset in their pursuit of success in domestic and international competitions.
