Arsenal Women sign Danish teenage goalkeeper Isabella Damm

Arsenal Women strengthen their goalkeeping department with the signing of 18-year-old Danish keeper Isabella Damm from Brondby IF. The Denmark youth international joins on a permanent deal after impressing during a trial last season.

Arsenal Women have completed the signing of Danish goalkeeper Isabella Damm from Brondby IF on a permanent transfer. The 18-year-old joins the Gunners after spending time on trial with the club last season, further bolstering their goalkeeping options as they push for silverware in the Women's Super League. League standing: 2nd in FA WSL, 51 pts, 15W-6D-1L from 22 games, recent form WWWDW.

Who is Isabella Damm?

Damm is a highly-rated young goalkeeper who has represented Denmark at both under-17 and under-19 levels. She joined Brondby in 2021 and progressed through their youth ranks, making her first-team debut in October 2025. Her technical ability, composure, and bravery have caught the attention of Arsenal's scouting team, who see her as one of Europe's top young goalkeepers.

Why this signing matters for Arsenal Women

With the club currently in a tight title race, 4 points behind leaders Manchester City W, adding depth and competition in goal is crucial. Damm will wear the number 40 shirt and joins Daphne van Domselaar and Anneke Borbe in Arsenal's goalkeeping department. Manager Renee Slegers believes Damm's potential and work ethic will help her develop into a top-class goalkeeper.

What Damm brings to the team

Damm's arrival adds competition and long-term potential to Arsenal's goalkeeping ranks. Her experience at youth international level and her time training with Arsenal last season have prepared her for the demands of the Women's Super League. The club's director of women's football, Clare Wheatley, emphasized Damm's quality and the belief that she can grow into a key player for the team.

What comes next for Damm at Arsenal?

Damm will now focus on settling into her new surroundings and competing for a place in the first team. With Arsenal's strong goalkeeping coaching staff and the competitive environment at the club, she is expected to develop rapidly. The Gunners will be looking to maintain their strong defensive record, having conceded just 14 goals this season while scoring 53, giving them a +39 goal difference.