# Arsenal sign Spain defender Ona Batlle on free transfer

Arsenal have signed Spanish international defender Ona Batlle on a free transfer, securing her services after she left Barcelona. The move is part of a summer exodus from Barcelona, with Arsenal hailing Batlle as a "winner" who brings significant experience and quality to their squad.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqx1v5d12gjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:01:28 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/10/arsenal-sign-ona-batlle-spain-barcelona-defender) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:19 GMT