West Ham officially signed World Cup winner Laia Codina
Laia Codina, a member of Spain who won the World Cup 2023, has signed a three-year contract with West Ham after leaving Arsenal.
Officials — West Ham United have signed Spain defender Laia Codina on a three-year contract that runs until 2029, after leaving Arsenal when her contract expired at the end of the 2025–26 season.
The 24-year-old (or the exact age according to the source text) Codina was part of Spain who won the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023 and is expected to bring experience to West Ham's Women's Super League. She played 60 times for Arsenal in all competitions, including 27 appearances in the WSL, and won titles such as the Women's League Cup, Champions League and the first ever Women's Champions Cup while in north London.
<figure style="margin:2rem 0;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;background:#f9f9f9"><img src="https://images.performgroup.com/di/library/omnisport/a8/de/codina_151wuukfd093w137wklixx69qs.jpg?t=-468701970" alt="Image" style="width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain" loading="lazy" /></figure>In a statement after the transfer was confirmed, Codina said: "I'm happy to join West Ham United. This club is great, and the growth of the team in recent years is obvious. I know Rita [Guarino, head coach] from her time in Italy, and when we spoke, I was really excited about this project. I hope I can share my experience on and off the pitch. My time at Barcelona's academy helped develop my composure and decision-making, and I pride myself on my professionalism and work ethic every day. I want to help colleagues and contribute to the team in any way I can."
West Ham head coach Rita Guarino praised: "Winning the World Cup and the Women's Champions League is an extraordinary achievement. She is a proven winner, and that mentality and experience is a huge asset to this group. Laia is an aggressive defender who is comfortable dictating play from the back, and her communication and leadership on the pitch are real strengths of her game. We are excited to work with Laia and we believe she has all the qualities to succeed." wearing the West Ham United jersey."
The signing of Codina is a clear move by West Ham to strengthen their defense and add pedigree to the dressing room. From Codina's side, she hopes her experience and leadership will help push West Ham to higher ambitions in the Women's Super League.
