Arsenal Women Secure German International Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim

Arsenal Women have announced the signing of German international striker Selina CerciPlayer·Selina Cerci, who arrives from HoffenheimTeam·Hoffenheim on a permanent transfer. The 26-year-old forward, known for her prolific goalscoring record, joins the North London club as of July 6, 2026, and will wear the number 29 shirt.

Cerci's move to the Barclays Women's Super League follows a highly successful two-season spell at HoffenheimTeam·Hoffenheim. During the 2025/26 BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga season, she was a standout performer, recording an impressive 16 goals and nine assists, marking the best return in terms of goal contributions of any player in the German league. Her consistent form saw her become the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga's joint top scorer in the 2024/25 season, also with 16 league goals. Across her 47 appearances for HoffenheimTeam·Hoffenheim, Cerci amassed a total of 34 goals.

Her international career is equally notable, with Cerci earning 20 caps for the German national team and scoring five goals. She was also a part of Germany's squad for the Euro 2025Competition·Euro 2025 campaign.

Upon her transfer, Selina CerciPlayer·Selina Cerci expressed her enthusiasm for the new challenge.

"I'm very excited to be here – it's a big honour to play for Arsenal and I can't wait to start. This is an opportunity to compete against and play alongside top players in one of the best leagues in the world. I'm looking forward to getting stuck in and walking out at Emirates Stadium in front of all our supporters."

ArsenalTeam·Arsenal's Head Coach, Renée Slegers, highlighted the qualities Cerci brings to the squad.

"I'm so pleased that Selina will be joining our group. She has impressive goalscoring numbers and brings good presence, physicality and forward intent. Combined with her strong work ethic, we feel these qualities make her a great addition to our squad."

Clare Wheatley, ArsenalTeam·Arsenal's Director of Women's Football, also commented on the acquisition, emphasizing Cerci's proven ability and potential impact in English football.

"She's an instinctive goalscorer with a proven record in the Bundesliga, and we believe she's in a strong position to transition to English football and Arsenal. We welcome her and her family to the club."

This significant transfer is expected to bolster ArsenalTeam·Arsenal's attacking prowess considerably as they prepare for the 2026/27 season, adding a clinical finisher with a strong work ethic to their ranks.