‘I’ve always dreamed of playing in Europe’

Defendant Nighswonger’s defense attorney reveals that playing football in Europe has always been her ambition after moving over the pond to join Arsenal.

On January, it was announced that the 24-year-old was announced has made that move to north-landon from Nwsl Side nj/ny gotham fc.

NighSwonger signed with Gotham in 2023 and became NWSL Rookie in his debut season, but her dream was always to play in a top European flight.

“It’s something I wanted to do from myself, seven or eight,” Nighswonger says 90min. “I think when I planned all my life, I was, okay, I went out of college, I wanted to go to Europe. But then a great opportunity happened to Gotham, so I went to Gotham.”

“However, still in my head, I was always like that, I really want to play in Europe. So, when that opportunity introduced myself, I was so happy to join.”

Defender explained that growing up was an enthusiastic fan of the Premier League. “I followed the Premier League because it was good football there,” she says. “I always wanted to come here because I watched it grow up.”

NighSwonger is not the only member Nawnt team This is a transfer to England during the laptop, with Chelsea signing defenders Naomi Girma For a world record fee.

Emphasizing what she does from the difference between nwsl -ai Women’s Super League (WSL), NighSwonger explains: “Nwsl is very transitional, and WSL is tactically, you could say. I think the cultivation of the game in different ways is really important.

“I think entry into a new team has this transition, whether it’s a new league or other league. I’m just trying to lean in my new teammates, especially Foxy [Emily Fox]I ask as a million questions to try to make the transition as smoother as possible. “

Arsenal’s latest recruit played at the left bank four occasions for his nation during the Napwnt Gold Medal Campaign at the Paris Olympics, but grew up and ran into his store elsewhere on the field.

“I think versatility in the game is important and I’m happy to have it,” Nighswonger adds. “I love my back now and I’m happy to move there.

“I was 10 or eight before, and then I got to Gotham and they were short on my left back, and to the left, so I just fell into that role. Then I really loved her, and now I’m really happy to play there .

“I like the creative freedom that has left -back. We can make progress, you can go high, you can go inside. It just depends on the game tactics. I think there is a versatility in being just left back. It is really fun to be involved in everything you get attacks, I love it. “

American, full of personality bubbles, left one last note for Arsenal Fans who will quickly see her feature in red -white: “I love football, I love football, so I’m just excited to play and I’m immersed in her.”

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