Arsenal Women confirm the signing of Taylor Hinds

Arsenal Women have confirmed the signing of Taylor Hinds from Liverpool, as first reported by Arseblog News on June 9. Hinds came through the Arsenal Academy initially and her brother Kaylen also spent time in the Gunners Academy. In 2018, she signed for Everton on the same day as Chloe Kelly, who has also re-signed for Arsenal this summer.

The 26-year-old Jamaica international, who primarily plays at left-back but can play at right-back and in midfield, joins the Gunners on a free transfer. She joined the club aged 11 in 2010 and made two appearances for the club in a Conti Cup before leaving.

“I’m so proud to have signed for Arsenal,” said Taylor. “I want to push, compete and be winning trophies – and this club encompasses all of that. You can see what direction Arsenal is going in and everyone at the club wants to win.

“This is a full-circle moment for me and I’m grateful to come back to a place I called home when I was younger. I can’t wait to get started and to step out on the pitch at Emirates Stadium in front of all our incredible supporters.”

Director of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley said: “Everybody at Arsenal is thrilled to welcome Taylor back to the club where she spent several years at the start of her career. She is a player with great quality and vast experience of top level football, and will be an excellent addition to our group as we aim to compete on multiple fronts next season.”

Head Coach Renée Slegers said: “We’re delighted to welcome Taylor back to Arsenal. She’s a versatile player who has great experience from multiple seasons in the WSL with Liverpool, where she took on a leadership role. I’m excited to get started with Taylor on the training pitch and I’m sure our supporters will join me in welcoming Taylor back to the club.”

Hinds will wear the number 24 shirt for Arsenal.

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