Arsenal sell 25yo for £150k
Bay FC have signed Jenna Nighswonger on a permanent deal, ending her 18-month Arsenal spell and handing the Gunners a reported profit.Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty ImagesJenna Nighswonger’s Arsenal c...
Arsenal have parted ways with 25-year-old defender Jenna Nighswonger, signing her on a permanent deal with Bay FC. The American international's tenure at the Gunners lasted just 18 months, despite the club reportedly profiting from the deal. Nighswonger's lack of first-team opportunities under Renée Slegers led to her departure.
She joined Arsenal from Gotham FC in January 2025 for around £80,500, and made only six senior appearances for the club. Despite winning the Women’s Champions League in 2025, Nighswonger did not feature in the competition. The defender, who had initially joined Arsenal from Gotham FC for £100,000, signed a contract with Bay FC until 2028, hoping to regain her form in the NWSL and bolster her position with the US national team.
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