Arsenal and WSL superstar Caitlin Foord has signed a new contract with the Gunners [via Arsenal Official Club Website] – she commemorated the occasion with a celebratory post on her Instagram page.
She is the second Arsenal player to have signed a contract extension this week – the other being Steph Catley, who penned a fresh deal with the North London outfit on Monday.
On her new deal, Gunners manager Jonas Eidevall said :“Caitlin is an integral part of our team so we’re all delighted by the news that she has signed a new contract.
“She is one of the best forwards in the world and has performed to a consistently high standard for us during my time here, providing some crucial goals and delivering on the biggest stages.I’m looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together next season and Caitlin will play a key role in that.”
What did WSL star Caitlin Foord post on Instagram?
For the post’s caption, Foord expressed her delight on her new contract, saying: “Staying right here at home, The Arsenal.”
Several of her Arsenal contemporaries liked the post – among them were Vivianne Miedema, Katie McCabe and Beth Mead. Currently, it has over 9,000 likes on Instagram.
Caitlin Foord career summary
Born in Australia, Foord spent the majority of her early career bouncing around various teams in her native country – including Sydney FC, Sky Blue FC and Perth Glory.
She made the jump to the USA in 2018, when she signed for Portland Thorns FC – a year later, she joined Arsenal, where she remains to this day. So far, Foord has scored 20 goals in 56 appearances for the Gunners.
Additionally, she has been capped on many occasions by the Matildas. Currently, she has 101 Australia caps to her name, alongside 22 international goals.
