Lia Wälti Departs Arsenal after Seven Seasons, Juventus Turin Emerges as Potential Destination
After seven years with Arsenal, Swiss international Lia Wälti is set to leave the Women’s Super League club, despite having a contract extending through 2026. The midfielder’s departure marks the end of an era for both player and club, raising questions about her next move as she navigates a career impacted by both on-field brilliance and recent injury setbacks.
Wälti distinguished herself as a pivotal playmaker for the “Gunners,” consistently demonstrating remarkable ball security and contributing substantially to goal creation. While she only scored one goal in over 100 Women’s Super League appearances, her influence extended far beyond the scoresheet. However, her time in London was also punctuated by important injuries, including an outdoor tape tear that sidelined her for the second half of her first season and a serious knee injury in 2024 that kept her out for nearly six months. In April 2023, Wälti publicly addressed mental and psychological challenges, taking a brief hiatus from professional play.
Recent weeks have seen increasing speculation surrounding Wälti’s future, with Juventus Turin repeatedly linked as a potential destination. Though her next club remains unconfirmed, the Swiss midfielder’s departure from Arsenal signals a new chapter in her career, one she hopes will be free from the physical and mental hurdles that have recently challenged her.
