Lotte Wubben-Moy eager to step things up in next chapter of Arsenal career after signing new deal with WSL giants
LOTTE WUBBEN-MOY has vowed to make the “next chapter” of her Arsenal career count after signing a new contract with the club.
The England defender’s new deal is claimed to be a three-year one according to BBC Sport.
The WSL ace, who has made 143 Gunners appearances, rose through the ranks of the club’s youth system before making her senior debut at 16.
This season has seen Wubben-Moy’s game time at times disrupted by injury issues.
So far this term Wubben-Moy, who captained her club’s development side during her youth career, has played in nine WSL games and two in the Champions League.
In February a muscle problem led to her withdrawing from England’s camp ahead of the Lionesses’ Nations League duels with Portugal and Spain.
However the defender, whose side will play Lyon away this Saturday in a Champions League second-leg semis duel, returned to training this month.
And the lifelong Arsenal fan could be set for more game time with her team currently three points behind WSL leaders Chelsea ahead of their final three league games this term.
Of her new deal Wubben-Moy said: “I feel a huge amount of pride, excitement and optimism to once again put pen to paper at this special football club.
“Arsenal is the club I want to win with and I feel this new contract comes at a time in my career where my ambitions are matched by my abilities on the pitch.
“I’m determined to make this next chapter count.”
Gunners boss Renée Slegers added: “We’re so happy that Lotte has signed a new contract.
“Lotte is a top defender who has shown significant progression in recent years.
“She will continue to play an important role as we pursue our shared goal of competing for the highest honours in the game.”
Before commencing her second stint at Arsenal, Wubben-Moy spent two years in the United States’ college soccer systems playing for North Carolina University side Tar Heels.
Since her return to the Gunners in 2020 the London-born defender has won three League Cups and one FA Cup with the club.
Away from the pitch Wubben-Moy is an active supporter of a number of sports-related causes focused including providing girls with more opportunities to play football.
Following England’s triumph at the 2022 Women’s Euros she helped to coordinate an open letter from the Lionesses to Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, when they were Conservative leaders candidates,
The letter called for girls to have access to at least two hours of sports classes including football training.
Clare Wheatley, Arsenal women’s football director said: “Lotte is a wonderful role model for all young players.
“She is an example of how hard work, strong values and determination are the platform for success.
“We know that she will continue to give all of herself to Arsenal Football Club, both on pitch and of course in her consistent support of our wider community.”