Aston Villa sign Arsenal’s Nighswonger on loan

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Arsenal defender Jenna Nighswonger on a loan deal for the remainder of the season.

The Villans announced the news via a message on their club’s official website this morning.

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The 25-year-old joins Villa Park after spending the last year with Arsenal. Aston Villa have the option to buy the player this summer.

Nighswonger has struggled to find minutes at Arsenal. The player had the opportunity to celebrate her UEFA Women’s Champions League victory with the club last May.

The defender has also previously played for LA Galaxy OC and NJ/NY Gotham FC in the United States.

On the international stage, Nighswonger was capped 20 times by the United States and scored two goals.

After bringing Nighswonger to Aston Villa, the club’s Director of Women’s Football, Marisa Ewers, said: “Everyone at Aston Villa is extremely happy to welcome Jenna to the club.

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“We have been following her for some time and are delighted that she has signed on to our exciting project.

“This signing is part of our growing ambitions as we continue to build an exciting and competitive team, and we believe Jenna will add real quality to the group and support our goals going forward.”

Nighswonger is Aston Villa’s first signing of the January transfer window.