London City Lionesses have made a marquee signing by securing the experienced Dutch midfielder Daniëlle van de Donk on a two-year contract. The former Arsenal Women's Super League champion joins as the club prepares for its highly anticipated debut in England's top tier.

Daniëlle van de Donk: A Proven WSL Winner Joins London City Lionesses

The London City Lionesses have bolstered their squad with the addition of Daniëlle van de Donk, a 32-year-old Dutch international renowned for her creativity, vision, and leadership in midfield. Van de Donk is no stranger to success in England, having played a pivotal role in Arsenal's WSL title-winning campaign.

Career Highlights:

• Former Arsenal WSL champion (2018–19 season)
• Over 90 caps for the Netherlands senior national team
• Key player at clubs including Arsenal, Lyon, and Wolfsburg
• UEFA Women's Champions League experience

Her arrival signals the Lionesses' intent to make an immediate impact in the WSL and to compete strongly as newcomers.

London City Lionesses' Ambitions

Founded in 2019 after splitting from Millwall Lionesses, London City Lionesses have steadily risen through the ranks of the Women's Championship (WSL2). The club secured promotion to the WSL for the first time in their history, and the signing of van de Donk represents a statement of ambition.

London City Lionesses' Head Coach said in a statement:

"Daniëlle brings invaluable experience and quality to our squad. Her winning mentality and leadership will be vital as we prepare to compete at the highest level."

What Van de Donk Brings to the Team

• Creativity and Playmaking: Known for incisive passes and intelligent movement
• Experience: Familiarity with WSL intensity and European competition
• Leadership: A role model on and off the pitch, helping nurture young talent
• Versatility: Ability to play both centrally and on the wing

丹妮尔·范德东克加盟伦敦城市女狮，助力升入顶级联赛

伦敦城市女狮俱乐部成功签下经验丰富的荷兰中场丹妮尔·范德东克，合同为期两年。作为前阿森纳女超联赛冠军成员，范德东克的加盟为俱乐部首次冲击顶级联赛注入强大动力。

范德东克职业亮点

• 曾助阿森纳夺得2018-19赛季女超联赛冠军
• 荷兰国家队出场超过90次
• 曾效力阿森纳、里昂及沃尔夫斯堡等欧洲顶级俱乐部
• 拥有丰富欧冠比赛经验

球迷评论摘录

1. "范德东克的加盟太棒了，伦敦城市女狮的未来可期！"
2. "有了她的经验，球队冲击女超不再是梦。"
3. "期待她带领年轻球员成长，助力伦敦足球。"
4. "实力和领导力兼备，伦敦城市女狮升级之路有保障。"
5. "希望她能继续保持状态，赛季会很精彩！"

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• London City Lionesses WSL
• WSL new signings 2025
• Women's Super League promotions
• Dutch footballers in WSL
• London City Lionesses news
• Women's Championship promotion
• Arsenal WSL champions
• Women's football transfers
• WSL midfield signings

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