Arsenal have signed the Netherlands midfielder Victoria Pelova from Ajax. The 23-year-old has been described via his new supervisor, Jonas Eidevall, as “one of the most exciting young players in the game” and takes his position within the squad of Jordan Nobbs, who has joined Aston Villa.
Pelova has 31 caps and used to be a member of the Netherlands squad that reached the general of the 2019 Women’s World Cup. She used to be additionally decided on for the Tokyo Olympics and for ultimate 12 months’s European Championship.
The participant joined Ajax from ADO Den Haag in 2019 and leaves after scoring 11 objectives in 66 appearances. Her debut may just are available in a house sport on Sunday week towards the WSL leaders, Chelsea. Arsenal are 3 issues in the back of in 2d position with a sport in hand.
“It’s fantastic news that we’ve signed Victoria,” Eidevall stated. “I think she’s one of the most exciting young players in the game and she will bring added dynamism and energy to our midfield.”
Pelova’s Netherlands colleague Vivianne Miedema is amongst her new teammates, although the striker faces a protracted duration out with a knee damage. “I’ve always admired this club and dreamed of following in the footsteps of some of the great Dutch players who have worn the shirt,” stated Pelova. “I can’t wait to get going.”