Arsenal have announced that Alessia Russo has signed a new long-term contract with the club. The striker joined the north London side in July 2023 and has since scored 36 goals in 72 appearances.

Russo played a key role in Arsenal’s League Cup triumph in 2024 and in their Champions League-winning campaign last season, including a stoppage-time double against Real Madrid in the quarter-finals and a goal against Lyon in the semi-finals. In the previous campaign she scored 20 goals in 41 appearances, with 12 of them in the Women’s Super League, where she shared the Golden Boot with Khadija Shaw of Manchester City.

Following Arsenal’s Champions League win and a runners-up finish in the WSL, Russo was part of England’s European Championship-winning side after Euro 2025 in Switzerland. She has also been shortlisted for the Women’s Ballon d’Or. Ahead of Arsenal’s WSL opener against London City Lionesses on Saturday, the 26-year-old spoke about signing a new deal: “Arsenal feels like home. This is such a special club and it has felt that way to me from the moment I joined two years ago.” She added: “Playing for Arsenal is an honour and has pushed me to develop and grow as a player, and I feel empowered with this badge on my chest. I’m so proud of everything we’ve achieved together as a club, with our supporters driving us forward. But I’m still so hungry for more success, and I know that’s shared by everyone here at the club. I can’t wait to get started this season, starting with this Saturday at Emirates Stadium.” Head coach Renee Slegers said: “Alessia is a really important part of our group and I’m so pleased that she has signed a new deal here. As a striker, Alessia’s goals often take the spotlight – but she brings so much more to our group. She’s a selfless player, working so hard for the team, and she also contributes so much to our team culture. I’m looking forward to striving for more together.”