Arsenal Enters Chase for Georgia Stanway as Bayern Munich Set to Lose Star Midfielder
Bayern Munich are on the cusp of losing a highly touted midfielder as England international Georgia Stanway prepares to leave the German club in the summer. Sources close to the matter have revealed that Arsenal, along with other top-tier clubs, are among the leading candidates to secure the 27-year-old's services on a free transfer.
Stanway's departure would be a significant blow for Bayern Munich, who signed her from Chelsea in 2022 and have won three consecutive Frauen Bundesliga titles under her guidance. The midfielder played a pivotal role in England's back-to-back European triumphs and has been praised by the club's director of women's football, Bianca Rech, for her "commitment and character".
Stanway herself revealed that she had grown attached to Bayern Munich and its fans during her time at the club, stating that she would give everything to help secure as many titles as possible before her departure. The midfielder has made lifelong friends during her tenure and will undoubtedly be missed by the German side.
Meanwhile, a separate development in the English women's football scene has seen Aston Villa agree a deal to sign France midfielder Oriane Jean-Franรงois from Chelsea in a club-record ยฃ450,000 transfer. The 24-year-old, who was with Paris Saint-Germain before joining Chelsea last year, is expected to finalize the move in the coming days.
As the summer draws near, clubs are scrambling to secure top talent and strengthen their squads. With Stanway's departure from Bayern Munich now all but confirmed, Arsenal will be eager to capitalize on her availability to bolster their midfield ranks.
Bayern Munich are on the cusp of losing a highly touted midfielder as England international Georgia Stanway prepares to leave the German club in the summer. Sources close to the matter have revealed that Arsenal, along with other top-tier clubs, are among the leading candidates to secure the 27-year-old's services on a free transfer.
Stanway's departure would be a significant blow for Bayern Munich, who signed her from Chelsea in 2022 and have won three consecutive Frauen Bundesliga titles under her guidance. The midfielder played a pivotal role in England's back-to-back European triumphs and has been praised by the club's director of women's football, Bianca Rech, for her "commitment and character".
Stanway herself revealed that she had grown attached to Bayern Munich and its fans during her time at the club, stating that she would give everything to help secure as many titles as possible before her departure. The midfielder has made lifelong friends during her tenure and will undoubtedly be missed by the German side.
Meanwhile, a separate development in the English women's football scene has seen Aston Villa agree a deal to sign France midfielder Oriane Jean-Franรงois from Chelsea in a club-record ยฃ450,000 transfer. The 24-year-old, who was with Paris Saint-Germain before joining Chelsea last year, is expected to finalize the move in the coming days.
As the summer draws near, clubs are scrambling to secure top talent and strengthen their squads. With Stanway's departure from Bayern Munich now all but confirmed, Arsenal will be eager to capitalize on her availability to bolster their midfield ranks.