Football Clare Wheatley: Arsenal Women have announced the signing of 24-year-old German goalkeeper Anneke Borbe on a permanent deal. She moves to North London following the expiration of her contract at VfL Wolfsburg, where she made 15 appearances in all competitions.
Anneke’s senior career began with Werder Bremen, for whom she made her debut at the age of 16 in February 2017. She went on to make 77 appearances for the club, helping them to win promotion to Germany’s top flight in the 2019/20 season, before making the switch to Wolfsburg in 2023.
“I’m really proud to join this amazing club. It’s amazing to have the opportunity to come and be a part of Arsenal at such an exciting time. I’m looking forward to getting down to work with my team-mates and of course, playing in front of our incredible supporters at Emirates Stadium," said Anneke.