Swiss midfielder Lia Walti commits future to Arsenal with a new contract. Walti’s journey continues at the club she calls home.
- Swiss international and midfield maestro Lia Walti has signed a new contract with Arsenal Women, committing her future to the club.
- Walti has been instrumental in Arsenal’s success, including their Women’s Super League title win in the 2018/19 season and the 2022/23 FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup victory.
- Walti brings a wealth of experience to Arsenal, with over 100 international appearances for the Swiss national team, and she is set to lead her country at the 2023 World Cup.
The stage is set for an exhilarating end to the season for Arsenal Women as Swiss international Lia Walti, one of the world’s top midfielders, signs a new contract with the club.
Her decision comes as a testament to her strong bond with the club, reflecting the sense of belonging she has developed since joining in 2018.
The Swiss maestro has been an influential presence in the Arsenal squad, known for her leadership qualities and her ability to dominate the midfield. She has been a decisive figure for the Gunners in their impressive run in domestic and international competitions.
Over the years, Walti’s invaluable contributions have led to the club’s notable triumphs.
She was instrumental in Arsenal’s Women’s Super League title win in the 2018/19 season and the victorious campaign in the 2022/23 FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup. Her performances, despite a nine-month hiatus due to an LCL injury, won her a place in the 2018-19 PFA Team of the Year.
With 128 appearances for the Gunners so far, Walti has proven her loyalty and commitment to the club time and time again. But her story with football goes beyond her time at Arsenal.
Hailing from Langnau im Emmental, Bern, Switzerland, Walti honed her skills in her home country before venturing into international football. She made her mark with BSC YB Frauen and Turbine Potsdam, earning the captain’s armband at both clubs.
A player of Walti’s calibre brings much more than just her skills to the pitch. She carries a wealth of international experience, with over 100 appearances for the Swiss national team.
Walti has been the national team’s captain since 2019, leading them at the 2022 European Championships and now poised to do the same at the upcoming 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
The excitement surrounding Walti’s contract extension is palpable. “It’s a special moment for me to commit my future to Arsenal and I’m very happy and excited,” said Walti.
“Arsenal means so much to me – it felt like home from the moment I joined and over the years I’ve built such a strong bond with this club and the community around it.”
Echoing Walti’s sentiment, Jonas Eidevall, Arsenal’s Head Coach, expressed delight, stating, “She is one of the best midfielders in world football and brings us so much in terms of leadership and presence.
“Lia has played a pivotal role within this team during my time here and I’m looking forward to continuing to work together to achieve our goals.”
The Head of Women’s Football, Clare Wheatley, further underlined the significance of Walti’s decision, saying, “It’s fantastic news that Lia has signed a new contract with us.
“Lia is an integral part of what we’re building here at Arsenal and I’m sure I speak for everyone at the club and all our supporters when I say how pleased I am that she will continue to wear the red and white moving forward.”
As the curtains close on the season, with Walti committing her future to the Gunners, fans of Arsenal Women can look forward to exciting times ahead.