Ireland Women's National Team captain Katie McCabe has signed a new contract to extend her stay with Arsenal.
The club has not disclosed the details of the new contract and how long McCabe will remain with the Gunners.
The 28-year-old defender has made 193 appearances since joining from Shelbourne in December 2015 and will enter into her ninth season with the Gunners when they take on Liverpool in their WSL opener this Sunday afternoon.
New contract with The Arsenal. @Katie_McCabe11 is here to stay ❤️
— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) September 29, 2023
"Arsenal is home for me and I'm excited to have committed my future to this football club. I've grown up here as a player and a person and developed a really special bond with our supporters, which means a lot to me," McCabe said on Arsenal's website.
"Over the years, I've experienced some amazing moments here - but I believe that the best is yet to come and I know the aim here at Arsenal is to compete for the highest honours."
Since heading to north London, McCabe has won the WSL and Women's FA Cup, and lifted the Continental Tyres League Cup on two occasions.
Last season, McCabe was named the Gunners' Player of the Season, and was included in the Women's Champions League Team of the Season and receiving a nomination for the 2023 Ballon d'Or.
Speaking on the contract extension, head coach Jonas Eidevall said, "Katie McCabe brings us so much on and off the pitch, so we are delighted to say that she has signed a new contract here with us. She has been one of the top performers in world football over the past few years and her quality and character are integral to what we do here."
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— Arsenal Women (@ArsenalWFC) September 29, 2023
"We were very proud to see how she stepped up as captain when called upon last season and I'm looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together moving forward."
Head of Women's Football Clare Wheatley added: "We're delighted that Katie has signed a new deal here at Arsenal. Katie is in the prime of her career and is such a big part of what we are building at the club, so it is great news that she will remain an Arsenal player for years to come.
"I'm sure our supporters will join me in congratulating Katie and are looking forward to seeing her and her team-mates in action at the Emirates on Sunday."
