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Arsenal Women sign 18-year-old Danish keeper Damm.

7/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

Arsenal Women of England have signed 18-year-old Danish goalkeeper Isabella Damm from Brondby IF permanently.
Damm will wear number 40, joining Daphne van Domselaar and Anneke Borbe after Naomi Williams left.
She is a Denmark international who has played at under-17 and under-19 levels.
Director Clare Wheatley and head coach Renée Slegers said Damm’s technical ability, composure and bravery give her a high ceiling and rank her among Europe’s top young goalkeepers.

History

Historical Context

In 2011 the FA launched the Women’s Super League with eight founding clubs, beginning on 13 April and ending 28 August, giving Arsenal Women top-tier professional status. The league’s early investment and youth focus set a pipeline that today sees Arsenal sign 18-year-old Danish keeper Isabella Damm from Brøndby, a move praised by coach Renée Slegers.

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Story summary

Arsenal Women of England have signed 18-year-old Danish goalkeeper Isabella Damm from Brondby IF permanently.
Damm will wear number 40, joining Daphne van Domselaar and Anneke Borbe after Naomi Williams left.
She is a Denmark international who has played at under-17 and under-19 levels.
Director Clare Wheatley and head coach Renée Slegers said Damm’s technical ability, composure and bravery give her a high ceiling and rank her among Europe’s top young goalkeepers.

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