‘Buzzing’ Arsenal attacking midfielder joins Charlton on loan

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·30 juillet 2023

‘Buzzing’ Arsenal attacking midfielder joins Charlton on loan

Freya Godfrey, who just signed her first professional contract with Arsenal, has joined Charlton Athletic on a season-long loan.

The young footballer will continue her developmental journey at the Barclays Women’s Championship club.

18-year-old Freya Godfrey, who recently signed her first professional contract with Arsenal, has joined Charlton Athletic on a season-long loan.
Godfrey, a highly rated attacking midfielder, made her WSL debut last season and spent a part of it on dual registration at Ipswich Town.
The Essex-born footballer has been part of Arsenal’s academy since she was 12 and has represented the Lionesses at various youth levels.

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Charlton Athletic were thrilled to announce the arrival of Freya Godfrey on a season-long loan from Arsenal.

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The 18-year-old midfielder, who just signed her first professional contract with Arsenal in June 2023, will spend the 2023/24 season at the Barclays Women’s Championship club.

Godfrey, originally from Essex, began her football journey with the Essex FA’s Regional Talent Club before transitioning into Arsenal’s academy at the age of 12.

Known for her attacking prowess, Godfrey scored 13 goals in 18 appearances in the WSL Academy League.

Last season, she showcased her skills at Ipswich Town while still remaining registered with Arsenal, where she delivered several quality performances and even scored the decisive goal on the last day of the season.

Godfrey made her WSL debut for Arsenal on 10 May 2023, coming off the bench in the 4-0 win over Brighton.

Her second appearance followed a week later at Everton.

As a young international, she has represented England from the U14 level all the way to the U19s, demonstrating her significant potential.

In her first interview as a Charlton player, Godfrey expressed her excitement, stating, “I’m buzzing, I can’t wait to get started.

“I’ve seen the way that the team has been developing throughout the years, getting better and better, and it’s just something I wanted to be a part of.”

Godfrey’s move to Charlton Athletic