Record scorer Miedema heading for exit

ARSENAL today confirmed that the Women’s Super League’s record goalscorer Vivianne Miedema will leave the club this summer.

The Dutch striker (right) joined the Gunners from Bayern Munich in 2017 and has been a huge hit in north London.

She has scored 125 goals and provided 50 assists in her 172 appearances for Arsenal.

The 27-year-old will be a free agent after Arsenal confirmed today that she will be leaving when her contract expires.

Miedema suffered a serious knee injury in 2022 and it has restricted her to making just 13 appearances this season.

“On behalf of everyone at the club, we thank Viv for her huge contribution towards the success of the team during her seven years with us,” said Arsenal’s sporting director Edu. “Her goals and overall performances have been of the highest quality and she has created so many wonderful memories for us. We wish Viv and her family the best of health and happiness for the future.” Arsenal’s director of women’s football Clare Wheatley added: “Since joining us, Viv has taken on a special place in the hearts of our supporters, who I’m sure will have many fond memories of her time at Arsenal.” Miedema will have the chance to say her goodbyes in the club’s final game of the season, at home against Brighton on Saturday.