Arsenal Women’s goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo is set to leave the club after 18 months, marking the end of her tenure with the Gunners. Having joined in January 2023 from Vittsjo GIK, D’Angelo made 14 appearances across her time at Arsenal, debuting in a quarterfinal FA Women’s League Cup match against Aston Villa. Despite her contributions, she was unable to secure the number one shirt, as Manuela Zinsberger held onto the starting position.
D’Angelo’s performances, however, were not without recognition, notably her role in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, where she stepped in for the injured Sari van Veenendaal and became a standout player for the Netherlands until their quarterfinal exit. As of May 2023, D’Angelo was named in the provisional squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Daphne van Domselaar: A Possible Replacement For Arsenal Women’s Goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo
In the wake of D’Angelo’s departure, Arsenal is eyeing Aston Villa’s No.1, Daphne van Domselaar, as a potential replacement. Van Domselaar, who joined Villa on a free transfer in the 2023 summer transfer window, has a release clause of about £200,000 in her contract. This clause, coupled with her impressive performances, including 15 league appearances for Villa, has caught the attention of Arsenal, who are looking to bolster their goalkeeping options.
Van Domselaar’s talent and potential were evident even before her move to Villa, with her performances in the Euros and the Women’s World Cup 2023 highlighting her as a rising star in the sport.
A Strategic Move By Gunners
The potential transfer of Van Domselaar to Arsenal is expected to be a strategic move by the Gunners, aiming to strengthen their squad for future challenges in the Women’s Super League and beyond. Arsenal’s interest in Van Domselaar comes at a time when she has been sidelined due to hip surgery, an injury she sustained prior to Villa’s League Cup exit against Arsenal in March. Despite this setback, Van Domselaar is expected to recover in time for the 2024-25 WSL season.
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As the summer transfer window approaches, the potential transfer of Van Domselaar to Arsenal could mark a significant shift in the goalkeeping landscape of the Women’s Super League. Whether Arsenal successfully activates her release clause and secures her services remains to be seen, but the move could signal a new chapter for both the Gunners and Van Domselaar as they look to challenge for top honours in the coming seasons.
