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Arsenal Women lose Codina, Williams as contracts expire

5/11/2026

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Arsenal Women announced defender Laia Codina will leave when her contract ends in June 2026 and goalkeeper Naomi Williams will exit in the summer.
The 26-year-old Spanish centre-back joined from Barcelona in summer 2023, debuted on 6 October 2023 versus Manchester United and will play her final match Wednesday against Everton.
She made 58 appearances, scored four goals and helped Arsenal win the 2025 UEFA Women’s Champions League and 2026 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.

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Arsenal Women announced defender Laia Codina will leave when her contract ends in June 2026 and goalkeeper Naomi Williams will exit in the summer.
The 26-year-old Spanish centre-back joined from Barcelona in summer 2023, debuted on 6 October 2023 versus Manchester United and will play her final match Wednesday against Everton.
She made 58 appearances, scored four goals and helped Arsenal win the 2025 UEFA Women’s Champions League and 2026 FIFA Women’s Champions Cup.