Laura Wienroither joins Manchester City Women on loan | OneFootball

Austrian international defender Laura Wienroither has signed for Manchester City on loan from Arsenal until the end of the 2024/25 season.

She has 35 caps for Austria and currently 30 appearances for Arsenal since making her debut for the Gunners in January 2022, missing the majority of last season due to injury.

Wienroither said: “I’m really happy to be here. I’m relieved everything’s done now and I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with people who trust and believe in me. I just hope I can give the trust back.

“I’m really excited to get started and can’t wait to meet the team. When you have the chance to sign for a big Club like City, I don’t think you have to think a lot about it – at least I didn’t.

“I spoke a lot to Therese [Sjogran], I really like her as a human being. She gave me the opportunity to come here, she believes in me, and I think that’s what really made me want to sign for City.”

Manchester City Women Director of Football, Therese Sjogran added: “We’re delighted to welcome Laura to the club.

“She will bring even more quality in the full-back position and we’re looking forward to seeing what she can add to our team in this crucial part of the season.”

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