Arsenal confirm the signing of Spain defender Ona Batlle from Barcelona on a free transfer, after her exit from the Spanish club. Multiple outlets report that the 27-year-old joins the Women’s Super League side following Barcelona’s summer departures, with Batlle included among players leaving the club. The move is presented as part of Arsenal’s busy start to the transfer window, with the signing described as their fourth arrival. Sources also note that Arsenal’s other recent recruits include Georgia Stanway, Selina Cerci and Geraldine Reuteler, who are reported to have arrived from other clubs on free transfers. Coverage describes Batlle as a full-back and Spain international, and some reports add that she has won major honours, including the Women’s World Cup, though details of medals and timing are not uniform across outlets. Overall, the agreement is framed as a free transfer from Barcelona, adding further depth to Arsenal’s defensive options as the club continues its early recruitment.