One of women's football's biggest summer transfer sagas has finally come to an end. England star Alessia Russo left Manchester United in mid-June, having failed to agree a new deal with the club. Enter Arsenal, one of the Red Devils' biggest rivals for trophies in England, who snapped up a forward they have admired for many, many years now.
Her destination almost always appeared to be north London, but when reports emerged that she could yet return to the United States, where she excelled in college, that added a little doubt. Lyon, the eight-time European champions, were also linked with Russo, as well as there being rumblings of interest from elsewhere on the continent.
The number of suitors underlined just how highly-rated the 24-year-old is, even if she only hit double figures in a league season for the first time in 2022-23. So, what will Russo bring to Arsenal? How does she fit in? GOAL takes a look at what the move means...