Arsenal Ladies Move For Dutch Defender
Arsenal Ladies today announced the signing of Holland international defender Anouk Hoogendijk who joins Vic Akers side as the third defensive addition this pre-season joining new team-mates Siobhan Chamberlain and Casey Stoney.
The 28-year-old Dutchwoman, who can also play in midfield, joins the Gunners from Ajax subject to regulatory processes and had this to say about the move:
"I'm excited to be returning to England, and to have the chance to play for Arsenal Ladies. They are one of the leading women's club's in the game, with an amazing history, so it is a real privilege to have signed for them. I am looking forward to meeting my new team mates and preparing for the 2014 season."
Arsenal Ladies General Manager Vic Akers said of the new signing:
"We are delighted to be welcoming Anouk to Arsenal Football Club. She's a top quality defender, who has proven herself on the international stage with Holland, in the Eredivisie with Ajax, and of course in the Super League with Bristol."
Quotations courtesy of www.arsenal.com
Edit - Hoogendijk is not the first non British/Irish player to sign for Arsenal as previous stated.
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