Stanway Joins Arsenal
England star Georgia Stanway joins Arsenal Women in major summer transfer
Key Points
At Bayern Munich she made 128 appearances and scored 32 goals, winning eight trophies including four consecutive Bundesliga titles plus two German Cups and two German Super Cups.
During seven seasons with Manchester City she made 186 appearances and scored 67 goals, winning the WSL title and collecting three FA Cups and three League Cups.
Her England record includes 33 goals in 93 appearances, and she played a central role in the Lionesses European Championship triumphs in 2022 and 2025.
Stanway began her career with Blackburn Rovers before joining Manchester City in 2015, later moving to Bayern Munich in 2022 and then signing for Arsenal.
Georgia Stanway has signed for Arsenal Women on a permanent deal, making the 27-year-old England midfielder the club's first signing of the 2025 summer transfer window. Yahoo Sports confirmed the move after several months of speculation, ending Stanway's four-year stint at Bayern Munich.
Stanway arrives with a trophy-packed résumé. She won eight honours at Bayern Munich, including four straight Bundesliga titles. Before that, she spent seven seasons at Manchester City, making 186 appearances and scoring 67 goals. She also has 33 goals in 93 caps for England, including key roles in their European Championship wins in 2022 and 2025.
Stanway's Bayern Munich Years Loaded With Silverware
Stanway moved to Bayern Munich in 2022 and quickly became one of the best midfielders in Europe. Over four seasons, she made 128 appearances and scored 32 goals. Her trophy haul in Germany included four Bundesliga titles, two German Cups, and two German Super Cups. According to Head Topics, her contract at Bayern simply expired at the end of last season.
The move to Arsenal was confirmed after months of transfer talk, according to AOL Sports. Stanway said the deal is "an unbelievable feeling" and made clear she is hungry for more success. "I want to win trophies with Arsenal," she said, pointing to the club's strong fanbase as a big reason for choosing the Gunners.
From Blackburn to City to Bayern — A Career Built on Winning
Stanway began her career at Blackburn Rovers before joining Manchester City in 2015. At City, she became a key player over seven seasons. She helped them win the Women's Super League title, three FA Cups, and three League Cups. Those 186 appearances and 67 goals made her one of the standout midfielders in England's top flight.
She then took her game to the next level in Germany. Bayern gave her a bigger stage and she delivered. Four consecutive Bundesliga titles showed she could win anywhere. Now, at 27, she arrives at Arsenal in what many see as the peak years of her career.
Arsenal Manager Renee Slegers Calls Signing a Major Boost
Arsenal boss Renee Slegers did not hide her excitement about landing Stanway. Slegers called her "a brilliant midfielder" who will bring "experience and a winning mentality" to the Arsenal midfield. That kind of language signals that Slegers sees Stanway as more than just a squad player — she is expected to lead.
Arsenal are looking to challenge for the WSL title and make a deeper run in European competition. Stanway's arrival gives them a player who has already proven she can win at the highest level. Her 33 international goals in 93 England appearances — plus back-to-back European Championship medals — back up that reputation.
Stanway's England Legacy Includes an MBE and Two Euros Titles
Off the pitch, Stanway has also been recognised for her service to English football. She received an MBE for her work with the national team, a rare honour for a women's footballer. On the pitch, she played a central role in the Lionesses' historic back-to-back European Championship victories in 2022 and 2025.
Those wins helped transform women's football in England. Stanway was at the heart of it all. Now she brings that same drive to north London. Arsenal fans will be hoping she can do for their club what she did for her country — deliver when it matters most.
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