Arsenal have signed Sweden defender Smilla Holmberg on a long-term contract. The 19-year-old joins from Swedish club Hammarby IF, having graduated from their academy to make 96 appearances. The right-back won the league and cup double in 2023 and the cup in 2025. Holmberg has won nine caps for Sweden and was part of the squad that reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2025. "It's always been my dream to play for Arsenal," said Holmberg.

Source: BBC January 05, 2026 13:16 UTC