Beth Mead to leave Arsenal this summer after nine trophy-laden years

• England forward has played key role in several title wins

• ‘Beth is such a special person and will always be welcome’

Beth Mead will leave Arsenal after nine years when her contract expires this summer. The England forward has made 265 appearances and scored 86 goals since joining from Sunderland, winning a WSL title, three League Cups, the Champions League and the Champions Cup while at the club.

Mead, a fan favourite, played an important role in Arsenal’s second European title last May. Her clever pass created the only goal for fellow substitute, Stina Blackstenius, against Barcelona in the Lisbon final.