Beth Mead signs new Arsenal contract

Beth Mead has put pen to paper on a new contract with Arsenal, citing her desire to compete for trophies key to her new commitment to the club.

Mead has enjoyed a stunning last 18 months, registering 14 goals and 19 assists for the Gunners during the 2021/22 season. She then went on to play a starring role in England's Euro 2022 triumph, scooping the golden boot and player of the tournament award.

The forward is currently sidelined for a lengthy period after rupturing her ACL against Manchester United in November.

Just like with the previous deal Mead signed with the Gunners back in November 2019, the length of her new contract has not been disclosed.

“I’m so happy to have signed a new deal with Arsenal,” said Mead. “This club is home for me – I’ve grown so much here as a player and a person and I know we can achieve so much more together in the years to come.

"I want to compete to win the biggest trophies in the game and I know that the ambitions at Arsenal match my own, so I can’t wait to get back onto the pitch and help to deliver the success our supporters deserve.”

Mead joined Arsenal from Sunderland in 2017, and went on to enjoy the season of her life in 2021/22 - Jonas Eidevall's first term in charge of the Gunners - after missing out on a spot in Team GB's Olympic squad the previous summer.

“It’s wonderful news that we have agreed a new deal with Beth," added Eidevall. "She is a world class footballer and has proven that on the biggest stage of them all.

"I have so much admiration for the way she has handled success and adversity on and off the pitch over the past few years, and I’m sure she will approach the next few months with the positive attitude we all know Beth for.”