ArsenalTeam·Arsenal Women have announced the permanent signing of Géraldine ReutelerPlayer·Géraldine Reuteler, a 27-year-old Switzerland international midfielder, who arrives from Bundesliga side Eintracht FrankfurtTeam·Eintracht Frankfurt. The move, confirmed on July 8, 2026, sees Reuteler become the third new face at Meadow Park this summer, following the earlier arrivals of Georgia StanwayPlayer·Georgia Stanway and Selina CerciPlayer·Selina Cerci.
Reuteler's transfer is a strategic reinforcement for ArsenalTeam·Arsenal, a club that demonstrated formidable consistency in the 2025/26 season. They finished second in the Barclays Women's Super League, accumulating 51 points from 15 wins, 6 draws, and just one defeat across 22 matches. The team also celebrated success on the international stage, winning the FIFA Women's Champions Cup and reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Women's Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League.
Upon her arrival, Reuteler conveyed her enthusiasm for the new challenge.
"Arsenal is one of the best clubs in the world and I'm so proud that I can be here. I love the way this team plays and I can't wait to test myself against the best players here in the WSL. I want to add to the history and success of this football club and I'm looking forward to walking out at the Emirates in front of all our supporters"— Géraldine Reuteler.
Clare Wheatley, ArsenalTeam·Arsenal's Director of Women's Football, highlighted the club's long-standing interest in the midfielder.
"Géraldine has been a long-term target for us, and we are delighted to finally welcome her to Arsenal. She brings a strong background of experience at both club and international level, which will be invaluable to our squad"— Clare Wheatley.
Head Coach Renée Slegers also expressed confidence in Reuteler's potential impact.
"Géraldine is a technical, intelligent player who combines this with good athleticism. Her ability to contribute across the midfield will provide us with additional depth and tactical flexibility for the upcoming season"— Renée Slegers.
Reuteler will don the number 14 shirt for ArsenalTeam·Arsenal, a number steeped in the club's rich history. Her arrival underscores ArsenalTeam·Arsenal's ambition to build on a season where they recorded their fewest league defeats since 2021/22 and kept the most clean sheets in the WSL with 11. The team concluded the 2025/26 campaign unbeaten in their final 17 matches, winning 13 and drawing 4, showcasing the consistent form Reuteler now joins.
Géraldine Reuteler in action for Switzerland during a Women's World Cup Qualifier against Malta. Photo: Urs Ottiger/IMAGO
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