Arsenal have completed the free signing of former Real Madrid captain and goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez. <p>The 27-year-old moves to north London after the expiry of her Real contract and joins Arsenal's goalkeeping pool of Daphne van Domselaar, Anneke Borbe and fellow summer signing<strong> Isabella Damm</strong>.</p><p>She made 215 appearances for Real – more than any player in the club's history. She also has 24 caps for Spain, with Rodriguez competing with Barcelona's Cata Coll for a starting spot in the national team.</p><ul><li><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/TransfersSkySportsApp" target="_blank"><strong>Transfer Centre LIVE!</strong></a> <strong>| <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/36996/13208899/wsl-news-transfers-rumours-gossip-and-womens-football-latest">WSL latest news and transfers</a></strong></li><li><strong>Got Sky? <a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/WatchPremarticles" target="_blank">Watch WSL games LIVE on your phone</a></strong><strong>📱</strong></li><li><strong>Not got Sky? <a href="https://www.sky.com/tv/sports?dcmp=Ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink" target="_blank">Get Sky Sports</a> or <a href="http://www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink" target="_blank">stream with no contract on NOW</a></strong><strong>📺</strong></li></ul><p>Rodriguez started three group games as Spain won the Women's World Cup in 2023.</p><p>Rodriguez is Arsenal's seventh signing of a very busy summer transfer window, after moves for Damm, <strong>Georgia Stanway, Geraldine Reuteler, Selina Cerci, Ona Batlle </strong>and <strong>Lisa Baum</strong>.</p><widget id="2"></widget><p>She is also the fourth free transfer made by Arsenal this summer, after Stanway, Batlle and Reuteler.</p><p>"I'm so proud to join this great club," Rodriguez told Arsenal's official website.</p><p>"Arsenal is one of the top clubs in the world and I'm really excited to be part of the team and take on this new challenge. I want to help us compete for trophies and make more history, together with our supporters."</p><p>"Misa is a top goalkeeper who has performed consistently at a high level for several years," added Renee Slegers. "As well as her technical attributes, she has great presence and communication on the pitch and we believe she'll be a strong addition to our goalkeeping unit, alongside Daphne, Anneke and Isabella."</p><p><em>More to follow.</em></p>
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