Arsenal confirmed that England captain Leah Williamson has penned a fresh two-year deal with the club. The 29‑year‑old defender, a product of Arsenal’s academy since age nine, has amassed over 250 appearances across all competitions since breaking into the first team in 2014. Her new contract signals a continued partnership between the veteran centre‑back and the North London side.

Williamson’s résumé includes a WSL crown, two FA Cups and four League Cups, plus a historic Champions League triumph in 2024‑25 where she earned a place in the team of the season. Internationally, she debuted in 2018, collected 67 caps and captained England to back‑to‑back European titles in 2022 and 2025, despite a knee injury that limited her to four league outings this season.

Her renewal follows a recent spate of extensions at the club, with Kim Little, Stina Blackstenius and Steph Catley also committing to new terms. Retaining Williamson bolsters Arsenal’s defensive stability and preserves the leadership core that has driven recent silverware. The deal ensures the Lionesses’ captain will continue to feature prominently in both domestic and European campaigns.