Georgia Stanway has already made her mark at Arsenal-literally. The England midfielder, who joined from Bayern Munich this summer, has inked the words 'Whatever the weather' on her arm, a nod to the club's anthem North London Forever. This latest tattoo reflects her excitement about joining a team that finished first in the Premier League last season (2025 table: 1st, 85 pts, 26W-7D-5L, recent form WWWWW) and is now aiming for another title.
Why did Stanway choose Arsenal?
Stanway revealed that Arsenal’s interest in her, even before she was available, made her feel wanted. 'I knew I wanted to take the next step,' she said. 'What Arsenal are building within England, within the WSL, within Europe, is something I want to be part of.' The midfielder, who has two European Championship winners' medals with England, sees the Gunners as a club setting the standard in women’s football.
What does her tattoo symbolize?
The tattoo isn’t just a fashion statement-it’s a declaration of loyalty. Stanway, who has close to 200 tattoos, says she sees her skin as a canvas. 'You see the tattoos-I see the skin,' she quipped. 'So much more to come!' Her love for body art extends beyond herself; she’s even tattooed England teammate Beth Mead, who recently left Arsenal for Manchester City.
How will Stanway fit into Arsenal’s squad?
Stanway arrives as Arsenal look to reclaim the WSL title after finishing second to Manchester City last season. With seven new signings, including Barcelona’s Ona Batlle and Switzerland’s Geraldine Reuteler, the Gunners are building a formidable squad. Stanway’s experience in the Bundesliga, where she spent four trophy-laden years, will be crucial as Arsenal push for silverware.
Arsenal’s recent form (last 5: 5W-0D-0L) and their 7-point lead over Manchester City suggest they’re in strong position. Stanway’s addition could be the spark they need to secure another league title.
