Arsenal have completed the signing of forward Jodie Taylor on a short-term arrangement which will run until the end of the season.
FAWSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Gunners this afternoon.
Taylor joins Arsenal on a free transfer after recently leaving National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club San Diego Wave. The forward spent the 2022 season with the NWSL Expansion Team.
The 36-year-old former England international forward has represented latest club Arsenal before. She made 17 appearances for the North Londoners between 2016 and 2017, scoring 10 goals. The player will help provide competition in the forward line with both Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema out for the long-term.
After signing for Arsenal for the second time in her career, Taylor said “It feels amazing to be back – like I never left. It’s incredible to have this opportunity to come back to the club that I love so much. A lot of progression has happened here in the last five years since I was last here and to see how much the club has grown and progressed is incredible. I’m very happy to be here.”
Arsenal have handed Taylor the number 27 shirt and she will be available for selection once the necessary registration processes have been completed.
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