Katie McCabe: Arsenal Defender Signs New Contract

Katie McCabe has been at Arsenal since December 2015, when she signed from Shelbourne; Republic of Ireland captain has made 193 appearances for the Gunners; Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall: “Her quality and character are integral to what we do here”

The club have not specified when the new deal will keep the Republic of Ireland captain at the club until.Defender McCabe, 28, has made 193 appearances since joining from Shelbourne in December 2015 and will begin her ninth season with the Gunners when they take on Liverpool in their WSL opener on Sunday afternoon.

Speaking to the club’s official website, McCabe said: “Arsenal is home for me and I’m excited to have committed my future to this football club. I’ve grown up here as a player and a person and developed a really special bond with our supporters, which means a lot to me.

“Over the years, I’ve experienced some amazing moments here – but I believe that the best is yet to come and I know the aim here at Arsenal is to compete for the highest honours.”

During her time in north London, McCabe has won the WSL and Women’s FA Cup once each, as well as lifting the Continental Tyres League Cup on two occasions.