Arsenal to announce Aston Villa signing in coming days | OneFootball

Arsenal is reportedly poised to announce the acquisition of Dutch national team goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar from Aston Villa in the coming days.

Sources close to the club have confirmed that the 24-year-old shot-stopper has agreed to terms with the Gunners.

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 18: Daphne van Domselaar of Aston Villa drops the ball during the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at Brisbane Road on February 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

The move comes as Arsenal seeks to strengthen its goalkeeping ranks following the departures of Sabrina D’Angelo and Kaylan Marckese. The club’s reliance on stand-in goalkeepers during their recent Australia tour, including Sarah Bouhaddi and young prospect Naomi Williams, highlighted the need for reinforcement.

Van Domselaar, who joined Aston Villa last summer after a successful six-year stint with FC Twente, is widely regarded as one of the best female goalkeepers in the world. Her stellar performances since becoming a starter for the Dutch national team have made her a highly sought-after talent.

This transfer is seen as an ideal fit for both parties. Arsenal, under the leadership of manager Jonas Eidevall, has been searching for a top-level goalkeeper to compete with Manuela Zinsberger. Van Domselaar’s arrival is expected to provide the much-needed competition and depth in that position.

The financial details of the transfer remain undisclosed, but it is known that van Domselaar’s contract with Aston Villa was set to expire in mid-2026.

About Daphne van Domselaar

Netherlands’ goalkeeper #01 Daphne Van Domselaar reacts during the UEFA Women’s Nations League semi-final football match between Spain and Netherlands at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, on February 23, 2024.(Photo by JORGE GUERRERO/AFP via Getty Images)

Born on March 6, 2000, Daphne van Domselaar began her football journey at LSVV in Zuid-Scharwoude. Her natural talent and ability to learn quickly were evident from a young age. She progressed through the youth ranks, playing for Telstar’s academy before joining FC Twente in 2017.

Van Domselaar’s breakthrough came during the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 championship, where she showcased her exceptional skills as a goalkeeper for the Dutch national team. Her performances attracted interest from several clubs, but she opted to stay with FC Twente for one more season.

In late 2022, van Domselaar became the only Eredivisie player to be included in The Guardian’s prestigious list of the 100 best female football players in the world. Her consistent displays of brilliance have solidified her reputation as a top-class goalkeeper.