ASCHHEIM, GERMANY - AUGUST 12: Manuela Zinsberger poses during the team presentation of the FC Bayern Muenchen Women's team at Sportpark Aschheim on August 12, 2014 in Aschheim, Germany. (Photo by Lennart Preiss/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal sign 2nd Bayern Munich player

May 17, 2019

Arsenal have signed Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuela Zinsberger to replace the outgoing Saari van Veenendaal.

Manuela Zinsberger’s arrival marks the second player signed from the German club since the season ended so successfully for the women’s team and helps ready them for a return to Champions League football next season.

Jill Roord, a 22-year-old midfielder, joined us earlier in the week.

It had been rumoured for some time that Arsenal would sign three players from Bayern Munich this summer but Sara Dabritz, who was also expected to join Arsenal, opted for PSG in a change of heart.

Sportbuzzer reporting Bayern midfielder Sara Däbritz talked for a long time with @ArsenalWFC, but chose to move to PSG.

Maier, Zinsberger and Roord mentioned as probably moving to Arsenal (as reported/rumoured before).#fawsl #woso #bayern #bundesliga https://t.co/X1vFHEz5Lb

— Max Klaversma (@MaxKlaversma) May 9, 2019

23-year-old Zinsberger told Arsenal.com, “It’s such an amazing feeling.

“I know a lot of the players here. We have a really good team here with really good quality and impressive performances, so I’m looking forward to being part of it!”

Joe Montemurro added “We are delighted to welcome Manuela to Arsenal. She is a world-class goalkeeper, and her achievements mirror that. Her experience and ability will be a great addition to our squad.”