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McCabe playing her last game for Arsenal

Katie McCabe will leave Arsenal when her contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 season.

Katie has made 305 appearances for Arsenal across more than a decade in North London, scoring 37 goals along the way.

The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland full back departs with one FA Cup, one WSL title, three League Cups, one UEFA Women’s Champions League and one FIFA Champions Cup to her name.

Born in Kilnamanagh in 1995, Katie joined the Gunners in December 2015 with a reputation as one of the most exciting young players in Irish football. Her first trophy at Arsenal arrived at the end of the 2015-16 season in the form of the FA Cup, as Katie made an early impact at the club.

Katie enjoyed a successful loan spell at Glasgow City in 2017 before returning to Arsenal in 2018, viewed as a key part of manager Joe Montemurro’s plans.

Katie’s Arsenal career went from strength to strength in the years that followed, as she won the League Cup in 2017-18 followed by the WSL title in 2018-19. A strong connection with the club’s supporters was formed, with Katie’s passion and spirited style cementing her place as a firm favourite on the terraces.

Katie was voted as Player of the Season in 2020-21 and again in 2022-23, as they won another League Cup title and made a memorable run to the semi finals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, with Katie named in the tournament’s Team of the Season.

Another League Cup win followed in 2024, while Katie played an integral role as Arsenal secured a historic UEFA Women’s Champions League title in May 2025.

The FIFA Champions Cup win in February 2026 means that Katie leaves Arsenal having won every available club trophy during her time here.

At international level, Katie has led the Republic of Ireland as captain with distinction over many years, winning 105 caps and scoring 34 goals. In 2023, she led her country at their first ever World Cup, scoring their first World Cup goal direct from a corner in their opening match against Canada.

Director of Women’s Football Clare Wheatley said: “Over more than a decade at Arsenal, Katie has made a significant and lasting contribution to the history and success of our football club. Katie has led with passion and commitment, giving everything for the badge and forging a special bond with our supporters. She departs as a club legend and we are so proud of our shared journey together.”

Source: arsenal.com