Arsenal have completed the signing of Taylor Hinds on a three-year deal after the expiration of her contract at Liverpool. reported Arsenal’s interest in the 26-year-old last month, with an admiration for her leadership qualities, Women’s Super League (WSL) experience and versatility in both full-back positions and midfield. A Jamaica international, Hinds was born in Northampton and was at Arsenal’s academy from the age of 11. She made two first team appearances before joining Everton in January
reported Arsenal’s interest in the 26-year-old last month, with an admiration for her leadership qualities, Women’s Super League (WSL) experience and versatility in both full-back positions and midfield.
A Jamaica international, Hinds was born in Northampton and was at Arsenal’s academy from the age of 11. She made two first team appearances before joining Everton in January 2018 alongside Chloe Kelly, who has also returned to Arsenal permanently this summer, and then moving to Liverpool in 2020.
“I’m so proud to have signed for Arsenal,” Hinds said. “I want to push, compete and be winning trophies — and this club encompasses all of that. You can see what direction Arsenal is going in and everyone at the club wants to win.
“This is a full-circle moment for me and I’m grateful to come back to a place I called home when I was younger. I can’t wait to get started and to step out on the pitch at Emirates Stadium in front of all our incredible supporters.”
Hinds helped Liverpool win the Championship in 2021-22 and was named the club’s vice-captain ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
She is viewed as a player who will raise the collective level of the Arsenal squad, with head coach Renee Slegers adding: “We’re delighted to welcome Taylor back to Arsenal.
“She’s a versatile player who has great experience from multiple seasons in the WSL with Liverpool, where she took on a leadership role. I’m excited to get started with Taylor on the training pitch and I’m sure our supporters will join me in welcoming Taylor back to the club.”
Arsenal director of women’s football Clare Wheatley said: “Everybody at Arsenal is thrilled to welcome Taylor back to the club where she spent several years at the start of her career. She is a player with great quality and vast experience of top level football, and will be an excellent addition to our group as we aim to compete on multiple fronts next season.”
Hinds will wear the number 24 shirt.
This article originally appeared in The Athletic.
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