"Arsenal have signed Sweden defender Smilla Holmberg on a long-term contract. The 19-year-old joins from Swedish club Hammarby IF, having graduated from their academy to make 96 appearances. The right-back won the league and cup double in 2023 and the cup in 2025. Holmberg has won nine caps for Sweden and was part of the squad that reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2025."
""It's always been my dream to play for Arsenal," said Holmberg. "This is a very special moment for me and my family. "It's also about joining a club with the highest standards and a strong winning culture. My ambitions align with the club's and I want to help win silverware here." Holmberg will wear the number 31 shirt and the length of her contract has not been disclosed."
Arsenal have signed 19-year-old Sweden right-back Smilla Holmberg from Hammarby IF on a long-term contract. Holmberg graduated from Hammarby's academy and made 96 appearances for the club, winning the league and cup double in 2023 and the cup in 2025. She has nine senior caps for Sweden and was part of the squad that reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2025. Holmberg said joining Arsenal was a dream and highlighted alignment with the club's high standards and winning culture. She will wear shirt number 31 and the length of her contract has not been disclosed. Manager Renee Slegers praised her versatility, athleticism and potential.
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