Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Lia Wälti has signed a new contract that will keep her at the club for the foreseeable future. Lia joined Arsenal in 2018 and has since made over 128 appearances in all competitions. Her contributions have been vital to Arsenal's success, including their victories in the Barclays Women’s Super League title in the 2018/19 season and the 2022/23 FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup.
Lia is not only an essential player for Arsenal, but she has also captained the Swiss national team since 2019 and has made over 100 appearances for her country. She led her team during the 2022 European Championships and is set to lead them again in the upcoming 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
“I’m very happy and excited to be committing my future to Arsenal," Lia said. "The club means so much to me, and it felt like home from the moment I joined. Over the years, I’ve built a strong bond with the club and the community around it. This is an exciting time to be a part of Arsenal, and I want to keep making new memories with this group.”
Head coach Jonas Eidevall expressed his excitement about the contract extension, saying, “Lia is one of the best midfielders in world football and brings us so much in terms of leadership and presence. She has played a pivotal role within this team during my time here, and I’m looking forward to continuing to work together to achieve our goals.”
Head of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley also spoke positively about Lia's contract extension, stating, “Lia is an integral part of what we’re building here at Arsenal, and I’m sure I speak for everyone at the club and all our supporters when I say how pleased I am that she will continue to wear the red and white moving forward.”
Overall, Lia's commitment to Arsenal is excellent news for the club and its supporters. With her impressive record both domestically and internationally, she will undoubtedly continue to play a crucial role in Arsenal's success in the future.
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