FRIDA MAANUM has signed a new contract with Arsenal’s WSL side almost two years after her move to the north London giants.
The Norway midfielder’s new deal follows a standout second season with the club who she helped to a Conti Cup win in March.
The length of her contract with the Gunners, who finished third in the WSL this season, has not been publicly disclosed by the club.
Since her July 2021 switch from Swedish side Linkopings, Maanum has made 78 appearances for Jonas Eidevall’s team.
This term the midfielder notched up 16 goals and nine assists in 38 games across all competitions.
Of her new deal, Maanum said: “It feels great – I love Arsenal and I’m looking forward to continuing my time here.
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“This is a place where I can develop and learn from the players around me and take steps both on and off the pitch.
“We’ve had some really special moments this season and the connection with our supporters has been fantastic, so I can’t wait to see what we can achieve together.”
In a season in which Arsenal struggled with injuries to key players including Kim Little, Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema, Maanum has become a formidable part of attack
This includes netting 14 times in 32 WSL and Women’s Champions League appearances
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Her goals include a stunning top corner finish in Arsenal’s 2-0 second-leg Champions League quarter-final defeat of Bayern Munich at the Emirates in March.
Maanum’s effort saw her nominated for PFA and Barclays Player of the Season awards with the midfielder named Arsenal Women’s Supporters’ Club outstanding performer.
Gunners head coach Eidevall added: “Frida has been one of the outstanding performers in world football this season and we’re delighted that she has agreed a new deal with us.
“Since joining us two seasons ago, Frida has developed into a wonderful player and has contributed an impressive number of goals and assists this year.
“I believe there is a very high ceiling for what Frida can achieve in the game and I’m so pleased she will continue to wear Arsenal colours moving forward.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
