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MANCHESTER, England (AP) \u2014 England international Beth Mead joins Women’s Super League champions Manchester City<\/span> He signed a three-year contract on Friday after nearly a decade at Arsenal.<\/p>\n

The versatile forward, whose contract with Arsenal has expired, holds the record for the most assists in WSL history.<\/p>\n

Meade, 31, joins the City team that completed the double last season by winning both the WSL and WSL titles. Women’s FA Cup Final<\/span> Under the guidance of Swedish coach Andre Jeglarz.<\/p>\n

“City’s way of playing suits me very well and I feel I can bring something special out of my game,” Mead said in the club’s announcement.<\/p>\n

\u201cI talked to the coach and this was a place where I thought I could really fit in and help the team and bring a different dynamic to the team, so it was a no-brainer for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mead assisted on Stina Blackstenias’ goal. Arsenal beat Barcelona 1-0<\/span> 2025 Women’s Champions League final. She also helped Arsenal win one WSL title and three League Cups.<\/p>\n

For the national team, Meade played in 81 games and scored 40 goals. She contributed to England’s successive championships. Women’s European Championship<\/span> (2022 and 2025).<\/p>\n

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