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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sophie Downey

RARE PHOTOS: Alessia russo s firepower can shoot ambitious arsenal to next level - The Real Truth

Alessia Russo (left) and Beth Mead will spearhead Arsenal’s assault on the Women’s Super League and the Champions League.
Alessia Russo will spearhead Arsenal’s assault on the Women’s Super League and the Champions League. Photograph: David Price/Arsenal FC/Getty Images

The England forward Alessia Russo has become Arsenal’s third signing of the summer having completed her move from Manchester United. The 24-year-old had interest from clubs at home and abroad but a move to north London always looked most likely. It is the culmination of months of speculation.

With Russo’s contract running down, Arsenal were heavily linked with her last summer and continued their interest in January with a world-record bid of just under £500,000. It was rejected by United who were in a title race and attempting to secure Champions League football for the first time.

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