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Lia Walti Confirms Arsenal Exit After Seven Years

Reports point to Juventus as her next club with a 10 September target for completion.

Overview

  • Lia Walti announced her departure in a heartfelt message, calling Arsenal her home and safe place after a seven-year spell.
  • Arsenal marked her exit by noting 183 appearances, a Women’s Super League title in her first season, and a Champions League win in her final campaign.
  • Media reports say Juventus have held talks and are working to finalize a deal, with the midfielder understood to have given approval to the move.
  • Walti is currently unavailable for selection as she recovers from an abscess operation performed on 4 August.
  • Her Arsenal tenure also featured a nine‑month layoff from a serious 2019 knee injury, after which she earned PFA Team of the Season honors for 2018/19.