Arsenal Women Secure Sensational Signing: Cloe Lacasse Joins Permanently from Benfica
29-year-old Cloe Lacasse joins Arsenal Women on a permanent deal from Benfica The prolific Canada forward scored an incredible 102 goals in 131 games during her successful four-year spell with Benfica, where she won eight major honours
Arsenal Women have secured the services of Cloe Lacasse, a Canadian forward, in a permanent deal from Benfica.
This promising 29-year-old player arrives at the Gunners following an impressive four-year tenure with Benfica. During her time there, Lacasse showcased her prowess by netting an astounding 102 goals in 131 matches. Her contributions played a vital role in securing three Portuguese league titles, three Portuguese League Cups, and two Portuguese Super Cups for the team.
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Lacasse joins Jonas Eidevall's team as the second summer signing, following the recent addition of experienced defender Amanda Ilestedt on Tuesday. In the 2019/20 season, Lacasse emerged as the leading scorer in the league and was honored with the title of Player of the Year at the conclusion of the 2022/23 campaign.
Lacasse, who has been selected for the Canada squad in the upcoming World Cup, expressed her excitement and eagerness to begin her journey at Arsenal. She stated her readiness, both mentally and physically, to make a valuable contribution to the team and help them clinch titles. Lacasse firmly believes that Arsenal possesses all the necessary qualities to compete for the most prestigious accolades. Her ultimate goal is to elevate her performance and score goals for the club.
Eidevall expressed his satisfaction with the signing of Cloe, who will enhance our attacking force at Arsenal.
Cloe is an established goal scorer, demonstrating her quality throughout multiple seasons in two European leagues and the prestigious Champions League.
"She will bring a fresh element to our offensive strategy and I'm excited to collaborate with her," expressed Clare Wheatley, the Head of Women's Football. "Cloe has been on our radar for quite some time, so we are thrilled to have finalized this signing.
"Cloe possesses an impressive track record, and we firmly believe that she possesses the right attributes to seamlessly integrate into our playing style at Arsenal. I'm confident that our fans will be eagerly anticipating Cloe's presence in the red and white."
