MANCHESTER, England (AP) 鈥� England international Beth Mead joined on a three-year deal Friday after spending nearly a decade at Arsenal.
The versatile forward, whose contract at Arsenal had expired, holds the record for the most assists in WSL history.
The 31-year-old Mead joins a City team that achieved a double last season 鈥� winning both the WSL title and under Swedish coach Andr茅e Jeglertz.
鈥淭he way City plays suits me really well, and I feel like it can get something extra out of my game,鈥� Mead said in the club’s announcement.
鈥淪peaking to the manager, I think it was a place where I think I can really fit into, help and bring a different dynamic to the team, so it was a no-brainer for me.鈥�
Mead provided the assist on Stina Blackstenius’ goal in in the 2025 Women鈥檚 Champions League final. She also helped Arsenal win one WSL title and three League Cups.
For the national team, Mead has scored 40 goals in 81 appearances. She helped England win back-to-back (2022 and 2025).
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