Vivianne Miedema to leave Arsenal at end of WSL season amid reported Manchester City interest

All-time Women's Super League top scorer Vivianne Miedema will leave Arsenal at the end of the season.

The 27-year-old forward has scored 125 goals in 172 appearances after joining from Bayern Munich in 2017.

In the WSL, she has netted 79 times and has twice won the Golden Boot.

She also won the WSL title in 2019 as well as three Women's League Cups during her time in north London.

Miedema will become a free agent in the summer and it has been reported that she has attracted interest from Manchester City.

Miedema has made 13 appearances for Arsenal this season after returning from an ACL injury in October.

Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar said: "On behalf of everyone at the club, we thank Viv for her huge contribution towards the success of the team during her seven years with us.

"Viv's goals and overall performances as an Arsenal player have been of the highest quality, and she has created so many wonderful memories for us over the years. We wish Viv and her family the best of health and happiness for the future." 

Arsenal's final game of the WSL season is against Brighton on May 18.

They are out of the title race as they are five points behind leaders Manchester City.

Arsenal director of women's football Clare Wheatley added: "Since joining us in 2017, Viv has taken on a special place in the hearts of our supporters, who I'm sure will have many fond memories of her time at Arsenal.

"Viv leaves with our best wishes for the future after seven memorable years here." 

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