Lionesses star Alessia Russo has signed for Arsenal marking the end of a protracted transfer saga concerning the former Manchester United forward.
Russo penned an open letter to fans in June revealing her decision to depart United upon the expiry of her current contract this summer, though she refrained from divulging her next step. The Gunners announced the deal via twitter with the words, "Welcome to the Arsenal family. Alessia Russo is our new No.23."
Speculation over the England striker’s future has been fierce since she entered the final year of her contract with United, following last summer’s European Championships. Clubs in Spain, France and USA have showed interested in procuring the Lioness.