Arsenal Women have completed the signing of Spain international goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a free transfer, the club confirmed on 22 July. The 27-year-old joins from Real Madrid following the expiry of her contract, arriving in north London after six seasons with the Spanish club where she captained the side during the 2025-26 campaign.

A Record-Breaking Spell at Real Madrid

Misa made a club-record 215 appearances for Real Madrid after becoming one of the club's inaugural signings when the women's team was formed in 2020. She won the Zamora Trophy — awarded to the goalkeeper with the best goals-conceded ratio in Spain's top division — in her debut season and claimed it again in the 2022-23 campaign, cementing her status as one of Europe's most consistent shot-stoppers.

Career Path and Early Foundations

Born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Misa began her youth career at CD Femarguin before joining Atletico Madrid in 2017. She subsequently moved to Deportivo La Coruña ahead of the 2019-20 season, where her performances helped the club secure a fourth-place finish in their first campaign in Spain's top flight — an early signal of the impact she would carry throughout her career.

International Pedigree with Spain

Misa made her senior debut for Spain in 2021 and has since earned 24 caps. She was part of the squad that won the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023, starting all three group-stage matches, and also lifted the UEFA Women's Nations League title in 2024. Her international record places her among the most decorated active goalkeepers in women's football.

What the Club Said

Arsenal Director of Women's Football Clare Wheatley welcomed the acquisition, saying: 'We're delighted to bring Misa to Arsenal. She's a proven goalkeeper at both the club and international levels and brings a wealth of experience. On behalf of everyone at Arsenal, I'd like to welcome Misa and her family to the club.'

Head coach Renee Slegers highlighted the Spaniard's technical and leadership qualities: 'Misa is a top goalkeeper who has performed consistently at a high level for several years. As well as her technical attributes, she has great presence and communication on the pitch, and we believe she'll be a strong addition to our goalkeeping unit, alongside Daphne, Anneke and Isabella.'

Misa herself expressed her ambition clearly in a club statement: 'I'm so proud to join this great club. Arsenal is one of the top clubs in the world, and I'm really excited to be part of the team and take on this new challenge. I want to help us compete for trophies and make more history, together with our supporters.'

Arsenal's Goalkeeping Setup

Misa joins a goalkeeping group that includes Daphne van Domselaar, Anneke Borbe, and Isabella Fisher. Her arrival signals Arsenal's intent to challenge at the highest level of the Women's Super League and in European competition. With a World Cup winner and two-time Zamora Trophy recipient now in their ranks, Arsenal's ambitions for the coming season appear sharply defined.