Arsenal midfielder Maanum signs new contract | OneFootball

Arsenal midfielder Frida Maanum has signed a new contract with Arsenal.

The Norweigan joined Arsenal in July 2021 from Linkoping FC in Sweden and has scored 40 goals in her 150 appearances over four seasons, winning two League Cup titles in the 2022/23 and 2023/24 campaigns.

The 25-year-old has made 40 appearances for the Gunners in the 2024/25 season, scoring 13 goals and providing five assists.

At international level, Frida has won 89 caps and scored 21 goals for Norway since making her debut in 2017 and has featured at two World Cups and the European Championship in 2022.

Maanum said: “I love playing for this club, everything about it – the supporters, the community, playing at Emirates Stadium.

“Seeing how the club has developed over the last few years only makes me more excited to continue my journey here.

“We’ve had such special moments this season and getting to share those with our supporters has been amazing, I’m looking forward to continuing celebrating with them and giving everything for this team.”

Director of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley said: “Frida joined us at a young age and has shown great growth and development across her four years with the club.

“She’s taken the opportunities offered to her here and we’re proud to see her delivering strong performances consistently. Together with our supporters, we’re looking forward to seeing her continued development here at Arsenal.”

Head Coach Renée Slegers added: “I’m delighted that Frida has signed a new contract here with us. She’s such an important player in the group and has made a big contribution to what we’ve achieved as a group during my time as head coach.

“I know Frida has the ambition and drive to continue striving for improvement as we continue to aim to compete for the highest honours together.”