Aston Villa have signed USA defender Jenna Nighswonger on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season.
Villa have an option to make the move permanent for the 25-year-old, who has played only 16 minutes in the Women’s Super League (WSL) this season.
“We have been tracking her for some time and are delighted that she has bought into our exciting project,” said Villa director of women’s football Marisa Ewers.
“This signing forms part of our growing ambitions as we continue to build an exciting and competitive squad, and we believe Jenna will add real quality to the group.”
Nighswonger was part of the USA squad that won Olympic gold at Paris 2024.
Villa are eighth in the WSL after 11 games.
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