Arsenal sign teenage Danish goalkeeper Isabella Damm
Short overview
Arsenal have completed the permanent signing of 18-year-old Danish goalkeeper Isabella Damm from Brondby IF. The Denmark youth international, who trialed with the club last season, has signed a contract and will wear the number 40 shirt.
Arsenal have signed teenage Danish goalkeeper Isabella Damm on a permanent transfer from Brondby IF, the club announced. The 18-year-old joins after spending time on trial with Arsenal last season and is considered one of the most promising young goalkeepers in Europe.
Player background
Damm is a Denmark youth international, having gained experience at both under-17 and under-19 levels. She joined Brondby in 2021 and progressed through the youth ranks, making her first-team debut in October 2025. Her performances caught the attention of Arsenal's scouting network.
Quotes and reaction
“I'm so proud to be joining Arsenal and I can't wait to get started,” said Damm. “Arsenal is a great club and I'm excited to develop as a player and as a person here, and help the club achieve more success. I've had the experience of training here before and I know the environment is the right one for me to progress in.”
Manager Renee Slegers praised the signing: “Isabella is an exciting young goalkeeper with a strong foundation to build on. Her technical ability, composure and bravery are already clear, and she has a high ceiling for growth and progression. Along with our goalkeeping coaches and wider staff, we'll support her development as she starts her journey here at Arsenal.”
Arsenal's director of women's football Clare Wheatley added: “We're really pleased to bring Isabella to the club. She's a player we've been monitoring for some time and we believe she's one of the best young goalkeepers in Europe in her age group.”
Goalkeeping department
Damm will wear the number 40 shirt and joins Daphne van Domselaar and Anneke Borbe in Arsenal's goalkeeping department. The signing adds depth to the squad as Arsenal compete in the Women's Super League and European competitions.
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