Sari van Veenendaal had to bide her time when she joined us back in July 2015.
The Netherlands stopper faced the unenviable task of dislodging record appearance maker Emma Byrne as our first-choice goalkeeper for her first season in English football.
Since then, however, she’s been our undisputed No 1 and was rewarded with a new contract on Friday.
“I’m feeling proud to play for Arsenal and proud every time I wear the Arsenal kit, and being around my team-mates,” she told Arsenal Player. “It’s an amazing feeling.
“I think I can still develop myself and I’m feeling better every year.