Arsenal defender Ilestedt to depart
Arsenal defender Amanda Ilestedt will leave the club this summer when her current contract comes to an end.
The Gunners announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.
The 32-year-old Swedish international defender joined Arsenal from French club Paris Saint-Germain in summer 2023. Ilestedt has gone on to make 23 appearances for the North Londoners in all competitions in which she has scored three goals. The player won the Subway Women's League Cup with The Gunners last season while she could yet lift the UEFA Women's Champions League trophy should Arsenal defeat FC Barcelona in the final later this month.
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Whilst on Arsenal's books, Ilestedt became pregnant and she gave birth to her daughter last year. Following her maternity leave, the defender returned to competitive action in January 2025.
Ilestedt is the second player to be leaving Arsenal this summer. Fellow Swedish international Lina Hurtig will also be moving on when her contract comes to an end.
Arsenal have opted to announce Ilestedt and Hurtig's departures ahead of the club's final home fixture of the season against Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. This will allow fans to thank the players for their efforts during their time playing in a red and white jersey.
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