Arsenal have signed Ona Batlle on a four‑year deal after her exit from Barcelona. The 27‑year‑old has logged 114 appearances for Barça, winning three league titles and two European cups, and has earned 76 caps for Spain, including a World Cup win in 2023 and a Euro 2025 runner‑up finish.

Batlle launched her career at Barcelona’s academy, debuted for Madrid CFF in 2017, and spent time at Levante before joining Manchester United in 2020, where she made 77 appearances. She returned to Barcelona, helped them secure the 2025 Champions League, and faced Arsenal in the final.

Arsenal’s season has been a mix of triumph and disappointment: a Champions League triumph in 2025 followed by a missed WSL title challenge. Departures of Katie McCabe and Beth Mead have been offset by signingskih ofanday, including England midfielder Georgia Stanway and full‑back Emily Fox. The club’s new technical director, former striker Jodie Taylor, has accelerated early recruitment to build for the next three windows.

Adding Batlle strengthens Arsenal’s back‑line with a defender known for attacking intent and physical presence. Her experience in top European competitions positions the club as a serious title contender in the WSL, offering fans a more competitive side for the coming season.