Soccer-Spain keeper Rodriguez joins Arsenal after six years at Real

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July 22 (Reuters) - ⁠Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez, who ⁠captained Real Madrid last season, ‌has joined Arsenal on a free transfer after six years at the Spanish ​club, the Women's Super ⁠League side ⁠said on Wednesday.

• Rodriguez has represented ⁠Spain 24 ‌times, and was part of the squad ⁠when they won the Women's World ​Cup ‌in 2023 and the Women's ⁠Nations League ​the following year.

• The 27-year-old has made 215 appearances for ⁠Real over six seasons.

• "I’m ​really excited to be part of the team and take on this ⁠new challenge. I want to help us compete for trophies," said Rodriguez.

• Arsenal, who finished ​second behind Manchester ⁠City last season, begin their WSL ​campaign when the ‌league kicks off in ​September.

(Reporting by Chiranjit Ojha in BengaluruEditing by Ros Russell)