Arsenal defender Steph Catley has secured a new two‑year deal with the Women’s Super League club, extending her stay in north London after a highly productive spell since joining from Melbourne City in 2020. The 32‑year‑old has already made 165 appearances and netted four goals for the Gunners in the past three seasons.

Catley played every minute of Arsenal’s historic 2023‑24 Champions League run, starting all five knockout matches and helping seal a 1‑0 victory over Barcelona in the final. Her defensive solidity and occasional goal threat earned her a place in the squad that lifted the club’s first continental title in 18 years in the recent campaign.

Beyond silverware, Catley’s consistency earned her a Ballon d’Or nomination after a standout 2024‑25 campaign. The Australian international has also lifted two League Cups and the FIFA Champions Cup, cementing her status as one of Arsenal’s most reliable defenders and a role model for aspiring players in the league across the entire season.

Arsenal’s board welcomed the extension, noting that Catley’s leadership will anchor the backline as the club prepares for another Champions League campaign and domestic push. With her experience and defensive acumen, the Gunners can expect stability at the heart of their squad for the next two seasons before the new season kicks off.