The wait is over for Arsenal Women fans, who can finally exhale after months of speculation - the Gunners have landed one of their prime summer targets in 19-year-old German forward Lisa Baum. The attacking sparkplug joins from Frauen-Bundesliga side RB Leipzig on a three-year deal, with an option to extend by another year.
Baum's impressive credentials are well-documented: having already notched six goals in 26 appearances for RB Leipzig last season, she has clearly got the knack of finding the net. But her time at Hamburger SV before that was where her real magic happened - a staggering 21 goals in 68 matches over three years is no mean feat.
Speaking to the press about her big move, Baum gushed with enthusiasm: "I'm over the moon to join Arsenal and I just can't wait to get stuck in. The Women's Super League is an absolute powerhouse of a league - every game is like a cup final! And with Arsenal being such a massive club, I know I'll have to raise my game even further - but that's exactly what I'm here for."
Arsenal manager Renee Slegers is equally thrilled about the new signing: "Lisa brings something special to our squad. She's got bags of pace and directness on the flanks, which will give us a real headache for opposition defenders. And at just 19, she's still got loads of development left in her - we're excited to see her grow with us."
This latest transfer is the fifth of its kind this summer for Arsenal Women, demonstrating their clear commitment to building a squad capable of challenging on multiple fronts. With Baum on board, fans can expect even more thrilling football from the Gunners as they look to make some serious waves in the Women's Super League and Europe.